THE KURT AND MAGDA STERN FOUNDATION
The Foundation strives to support innovative and transformational projects, pilots and research, with a focus on early intervention and root causes, which aim to create real change of lives and systems. We do not accept any unsolicited requests or applications for grants, and instead pro-actively work to find and research new projects and partners across England and Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £54,586, which is significantly higher than its stated policy target of £30,000. The total charity funds stood at £1,194,179, supported by a strong investment portfolio that ended the year up 11.1%. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income as beneficiary: From private family foundation 161,200”
“At the end of 2025, the Trustees remain confident that a reserve policy requiring a cash amount of £30,000 (excluding investments held to support longer term grant-making activities) continues to be appropriate for the Charity’s needs.” — page 11
“Expenses paid to the Trustees in 2025 totalled £196 (2024: £0). There were no further related party transactions in the year.” — page 21
Trustees
- SARAH TAMSIN HOAREchair
- Emma Delpech
- SUSAN JILL WALKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £213k | £301k |
| 31/12/2024 | £153k | £223k |
| 31/12/2023 | £194k | £185k |
| 31/12/2022 | £130k | £231k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £196k |
Common questions
Is THE KURT AND MAGDA STERN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £54,586, which is significantly higher than its stated policy target of £30,000. The total charity funds stood at £1,194,179, supported by a strong investment portfolio that ended the year up 11.1%. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION
- THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION
- Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire
- THE ABSTRACT FOUNDATION
- THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION
- THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KURT AND MAGDA STERN FOUNDATION | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | £2.2m | £70,000 - £79,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABSTRACT FOUNDATION | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |