LONGLEIGH FOUNDATION
The award of grants for (I) the relief of persons in need though poverty, age, chronic sickness or disability (whether physical or mental) and in particular the relief of such persons by the provision of housing and associated facilities, amenities or services; and (2) research into subjects that impact on (1).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1,402,405 from £1,248,787 in the prior year, driven primarily by donations from Stonewater Ltd. Total expenditure was £1,248,373, resulting in a net surplus, while unrestricted reserves of £230,807 exceeded the stated short-term policy minimum of £121,390.
What the accounts disclose
“1 employee received emoluments between £70,000 - £80,000 for the year ended 30 June 2025” — page 44
“1 employee received emoluments between £70,000 - £80,000 for the year ended 30 June 2025” — page 44
“Indirect operating costs have been apportioned to the activity based on the estimated staff time spent on each activity. This is 5% to raising funds” — page 40
“Our short-term reserves policy: Hold unrestricted cash equal to at least three months’ forecast operating costs, including salaries. The current minimum is £121,390” — page 21
“Longleigh Foundation is primarily funded through donations from Stonewater Limited. The trustees confirm that the charity’s activities will always align with its social objects. Any benefit to Stonewater Limited from the Longleigh Foundation’s activities is incidental and outweighed by our charitable objectives. Please see note 16 for further Related Party transaction details.” — page 27
“During the year, the Longleigh Foundation received Company Secretarial services from Stonewater Limited.” — page 27
“Longleigh Foundation is primarily funded through donations from Stonewater Limited. The trustees confirm that the charity’s activities will always align with its social objects. Any benefit to Stonewater Limited from the Longleigh Foundation’s activities is incidental and outweighed by our charitable objectives. Please see note 16 for further Related Party transaction details.” — page 27
“During the year, the Longleigh Foundation received Company Secretarial services from Stonewater Limited.” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Fiona Ellison — Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Aileen Edmunds — Chief Executive
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/01/2017)
Trustees
- Fiona Jane Ellison BSc
- Fiona Smith
- Heather Bowman
- James Holton
- Louise Winterburn
- Nayantara Nath
- Richard Lakey
- Timothy Quentin Giles
- Toby Deakin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.2m | £1.6m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.4m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2021 | £4.0m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is LONGLEIGH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £1,402,405 from £1,248,787 in the prior year, driven primarily by donations from Stonewater Ltd. Total expenditure was £1,248,373, resulting in a net surplus, while unrestricted reserves of £230,807 exceeded the stated short-term policy minimum of £121,390. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of LONGLEIGH FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds LONGLEIGH FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONGLEIGH FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include FUSION21 FOUNDATION, THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £30k | Mainstream grants programme |
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £23k | Mainstream grants programme |
| THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- LONGLEVENS (GLOUCESTER) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE PURI FOUNDATION
- PERSONAL BEST FOUNDATION
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
- THE PAULINE AVIGES-GRAHAM FOUNDATION
- Longvalley Charitable Foundation
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGLEIGH FOUNDATION | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | 5.0% | no doubt |
| LONGLEVENS (GLOUCESTER) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £601k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PURI FOUNDATION | £5.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PERSONAL BEST FOUNDATION | £135k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | £956k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAULINE AVIGES-GRAHAM FOUNDATION | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |