THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING ESTABLISHED CHARITIES IN PROMOTION OF ITS OBJECTIVES OF "THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ART OF MUSIC AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SAME IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, SWEDEN AND OTHER COUNTRIES ACROSS EUROPE; AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND HARDSHIP AND THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE OR ANY OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECT IN LATIN AMERICA".
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £3,607,543, which is in excess of the Trustee's stated reserves policy target of £350,000. The charity reported total income of £47,829,264 and total expenditure of £3,733,252, resulting in a net movement in funds of £48,661,082. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations totalled £42,821,945 (2024: £98,731,767), of which £5,946 (2024: £6,645) was unrestricted and £42,815,999 (2024: £98,725,122) was restricted as an expendable endowment.” — page 32
“it is the Trustee's policy to retain, out of the Foundation's unrestricted income, £350,000 in reserves which is deemed sufficient for immediate outlays (other than those with respect to designated funds, if any).”
“In the financial year, one of the Directors of KJCF Trustees paid fees of £5,946 (2024: £6,645) for office administration, professional support, travel and IT costs, for the benefit of the Foundation. The fees will not be reimbursed by the Foundation. Accordingly, this amount has been included within note 2.” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- KJCF Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.0m | £3.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.5m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.8m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £3,607,543, which is in excess of the Trustee's stated reserves policy target of £350,000. The charity reported total income of £47,829,264 and total expenditure of £3,733,252, resulting in a net movement in funds of £48,661,082. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rawlinson & Hunter Audit LLP.
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|---|---|---|
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| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £29k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £5.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JOHANSSON FAMILY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £843k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-KHAIR FOUNDATION | £74.8m | £57,624 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RUMI FOUNDATION | £8.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KANTA FOUNDATION | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |