THE BLOOM FOUNDATION
The Bloom Foundation is a UK-based family foundation that looks to find financially and operationally efficient andeffective ways to address social issues and help people help themselves. The trustees look to support measurable andevidence-based models that promote tolerance, equality, and collaboration with other stakeholders.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £493,327, a decrease from £1,331,640 in the prior year, driven by a net loss on investments and charitable expenditure. The Trustees report a reserves policy targeting funds sufficient to continue activities for at least three years in the event of a significant drop in funding, noting that current reserves are planned to cover creditors and commitments. The auditor confirmed the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: 2025 Number 1” — page 27
“Reserves are planned for at a level that would allow the Foundation to continue its activities for at least three years in the event of a significant drop in funding.”
“During the year, donations were received from Tony Bloom in the amount of £5,500,000 (2024: £5,500,000) out of a total of £6.946m (2024: £6.932m) the remainder of which in both years was gift aid and gift in kind services.” — page 31
“The total commitment towards Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis arising during the year ended 30 June 2025 was £650,200 (2024: £724,200), of which £450,000 (2024: £488,200) had been paid by the year end.”
“During the year, donations were received from Tony Bloom in the amount of £5,500,000 (2024: £5,500,000) out of a total of £6.946m (2024: £6.932m) the remainder of which in both years was gift aid and gift in kind services.” — page 31
“The total commitment towards Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis arising during the year ended 30 June 2025 was £650,200 (2024: £724,200), of which £450,000 (2024: £488,200) had been paid by the year end.”
“During the year, donations were received from Tony Bloom in the amount of £5,500,000 (2024: £5,500,000) out of a total of £6.946m (2024: £6.932m) the remainder of which in both years was gift aid and gift in kind services.” — page 31
“The total commitment towards Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis arising during the year ended 30 June 2025 was £650,200 (2024: £724,200), of which £450,000 (2024: £488,200) had been paid by the year end.”
“During the year, donations were received from Tony Bloom in the amount of £5,500,000 (2024: £5,500,000) out of a total of £6.946m (2024: £6.932m) the remainder of which in both years was gift aid and gift in kind services.” — page 31
“The total commitment towards Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis arising during the year ended 30 June 2025 was £650,200 (2024: £724,200), of which £450,000 (2024: £488,200) had been paid by the year end.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/06/2018)
Trustees
- ANTHONY GRANT BLOOMchair
- LINDA MICHELLE BLOOM
- MARC LOUIS SUGARMAN
- PHILIP JONATHAN SAUNDERS
- Sara Jacqueline Franks
- Simon Harris Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £7.0m | £6.6m |
| 30/06/2024 | £7.2m | £6.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £6.4m | £9.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £6.4m | £6.9m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.5m | £6.0m |
Common questions
Is THE BLOOM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £493,327, a decrease from £1,331,640 in the prior year, driven by a net loss on investments and charitable expenditure. The Trustees report a reserves policy targeting funds sufficient to continue activities for at least three years in the event of a significant drop in funding, noting that current reserves are planned to cover creditors and commitments. The auditor confirmed the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HW Fisher Audit.
Who funds THE BLOOM FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BLOOM FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | FY2025 | £26k | International Development |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| This Day Foundation | 1 | £1.6m |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £600k |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £409k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £272k |
| WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM TRUST | 1 | £225k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
Charities like this
- The BloomSpace Foundation
- BLOOMSBURY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
- THE BROOMTON FOUNDATION
- THE BLOOMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST
- BLOOMING BLOSSOMS TRUST
- BLAKEMORE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | £7.0m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The BloomSpace Foundation | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLOOMSBURY FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BROOMTON FOUNDATION | £3.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BLOOMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | £486k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BLOOMING BLOSSOMS TRUST | £444k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |