THE VAN MESDAG FUND
Makes grants to organisations.NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING/GRANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £5,070,483, which the trustees aim to maintain to cover governance costs and ensure continuation. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £255,307, driven by investment gains, despite charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' aim is to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level that will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover governance costs and provide for the continuation of the charity for the foreseeable future.” — page 4
Trustees
- ROZEMARIJN VAN MESDAGchair
- EWEN HAMILTON GILMOUR
- Milo Maarten van Mesdag
- Savanna Nuala Katharine van Mesdag
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £93k | £362k |
| 30/06/2024 | £112k | £383k |
| 30/06/2023 | £123k | £254k |
| 30/06/2022 | £108k | £277k |
| 30/06/2021 | £213k | £269k |
Common questions
Is THE VAN MESDAG FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £5,070,483, which the trustees aim to maintain to cover governance costs and ensure continuation. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £255,307, driven by investment gains, despite charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.