JCD FOUNDATION
The object of the CIO is to advance such charitable purposes ( according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time.
Objects
TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £18,510,854, which the trustees consider adequate to support current activities. The charity generated a net income of £281,074 for the year, with total incoming resources of £1,841,507 primarily from donations and investment income. The trustees and auditors have confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The total amount of donations received from trustees amounted to £910,001 (2024: £1,116,000).” — page 20
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- PARAS DODHIAchair
- CHUNILAL SHAH
- Hita Jayesh Shah
- JAYABEN CHUNILAL DODHIA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.1m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is JCD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £18,510,854, which the trustees consider adequate to support current activities. The charity generated a net income of £281,074 for the year, with total incoming resources of £1,841,507 primarily from donations and investment income. The trustees and auditors have confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shah & Co (Accountants) Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KINGS CHURCH DARLINGTON | 1 | £103k |
| PH MEDIA GROUP FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £23k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
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- WLJM
- THE CHANDRAJ FOUNDATION
- CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
- THE C J W TRUST
- CHRIST CENTRAL
- OAKHALL CHURCH, CATERHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCD FOUNDATION | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WLJM | £446k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE CHANDRAJ FOUNDATION | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE C J W TRUST | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CENTRAL | £521k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |