THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION
To relieve persons, in any part of the world, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress (including starvation, sickness or any disability or affliction) and primarily, but not exclusively, when such need, hardship, or distress is the result of national or international disaster, war or civil disturbance or by reason of their social and economic circumstances.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £48.9m, which the trustees consider adequate to meet the charity's reserves policy. The charity reported a net surplus of £973k for the year, driven by investment income and gains, despite significant unrealized losses on its investment portfolio.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that this level of free reserves meets the charity's reserves policy as outlined above and they, therefore, consider free reserves to be adequate.” — page 7
“A subsidiary private limited company, WRFF Limited exists to manage the social investment loans in Cambodia. This subsidiary company is wholly owned by The Stone Family Foundation.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/03/2017)
Trustees
- JOHN KYLE STONEchair
- CHARLES HUGH EDWARDS
- DAVID STEINEGGER
- Yvonne Margaret Stone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £13.5m | £8.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.8m | £9.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £10.9m | £7.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £8.4m | £6.2m |
| 31/12/2020 | £4.5m | £9.1m |
Common questions
Is THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £48.9m, which the trustees consider adequate to meet the charity's reserves policy. The charity reported a net surplus of £973k for the year, driven by investment income and gains, despite significant unrealized losses on its investment portfolio. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| THE EVELYN TRUST | 1 | £154k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| HOPESTEAD | 1 | £25k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE MAHORO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| RE:VISION NORTH LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
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- HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION
- THE JEWEL FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | £13.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LADY SUMAYYA HUMANITARIAN AID FOUNDATION LIMITED | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARRAHMA FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JEWEL FOUNDATION | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WINTERCOMFORT FOR THE HOMELESS | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | 7.0% | no doubt |