GC FOUNDATION
The charity provides relief to people who suffer hardship, in particular those who are terminally ill, through the provision of support and grants to charities or other organisations.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN SUCH PARTS OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT INCLUDING BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO HELP THOSE IN NEED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £11,237 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £22,344. The trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient funds and expected income to continue operations for at least 12 months. No employees were engaged during the year, and the sole charitable activity was grant-making.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from individuals and institutions 48,220” — page 7
“The charity has a policy of seeking to have reserves equal to three months of annual spending and grants.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- JULIA SUSANNE THOMASchair
- Antonia Hannah Beaufort Codrington
- JAMES ROBERT THOMAS
- JOSHUA ANDREW THOMAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £55k | £70k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £60k |
| 31/03/2021 | £45k | £54k |
Common questions
Is GC FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £11,237 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £22,344. The trustees confirm that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient funds and expected income to continue operations for at least 12 months. No employees were engaged during the year, and the sole charitable activity was grant-making. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.