IC PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION
1. To make grants to International Lawn Tennis Clubs around the world which run programmes for disadvantaged children which allow them to experience the fun of playing tennis and through this to acquire life skills with a view to improving their chances in life.2. The provision of facilities, equipment and coaching that will encourage an increase in playing opportunities to those less advantaged
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, INCLUDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS THROUGH SPORT AND TENNIS IN PARTICULAR. THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH GRANT AID FOR THE COACHING OF TENNIS AND FACILITIES FOR PLAYING TENNIS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO TEACH PARTICIPANTS THE BENEFITS OF HEALTHY LIVING, TEAM WORK, LEARNING TO LOSE AND TO WIN, PUNCTUALITY, STAYING WITHIN THE RULES AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS ACQUIRED BY PLAYING A COMPETITIVE SPORT. RELIEF IS PROVIDED FOR THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £26,712 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £145,005. The Trustees maintain a designated reserve of £136,000, which they describe as a buffer representing two years' worth of average grants, and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have set aside a reserve of £136,000, representing 2 years' worth of average grants to the Programmes as a buffer in the event that the fundraising environment becomes difficult.” — page 9
“During the year, the charity received total unrestricted donations from the Trustees of £2,008 (2024: £2,176). There were no outstanding balances owing between related parties and the charity at 31 December 2025.” — page 24
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- BOYD CUTHBERTSON
- David Gollob
- Edward Scott Mead
- Felipe Bunster Galeno
- Fleur Juliet Elizabeth Clegg
- James Ralph Acheson-Gray
- Lesley Jane Hannon
- Neil Julian Albric Howitt
- Susan Anne Harding
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £78k | £105k |
| 31/12/2024 | £97k | £102k |
| 31/12/2023 | £161k | £136k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £71k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £38k |
Common questions
Is IC PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £26,712 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £145,005. The Trustees maintain a designated reserve of £136,000, which they describe as a buffer representing two years' worth of average grants, and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.