JACOB ABRAHAM FOUNDATION
The Jacob Abraham Foundation aims to help prevent suicide through direct intervention with vulnerable people, raise awareness on mental health/suicide issues, promote positive mental health and support people bereaved through suicide in Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £247,412, with unrestricted reserves at £218,957, which exceeds the stated policy target of £100,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and notes that funding from the National Lottery and other grants has provided stability until the end of 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aimed to hold at least £100,000 in reserves to cover salary commitments.” — page 4
“During the year the charity made salary payments totalling £25,025 to Mrs N Abraham, the wife of Mr David Abraham. This remuneration was paid to Mrs N Abraham having sought authority to do so from the Charity Commission.” — page 17
“During the year the charity made salary payments totalling £25,025 to Mrs N Abraham, the wife of Mr David Abraham. This remuneration was paid to Mrs N Abraham having sought authority to do so from the Charity Commission.” — page 17
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) | Suicide Prevention Pilot Service | — | — |
Trustees
- MARTIN CRAIG HOLE MA MSCchair
- Aran Cook
- DAVID ABRAHAM
- Hannah Lawton
- OLIVIA GASKELL BSC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £301k | £241k |
| 31/03/2024 | £231k | £203k |
| 31/03/2023 | £208k | £170k |
| 31/03/2022 | £222k | £161k |
| 31/03/2021 | £105k | £59k |
Common questions
Is JACOB ABRAHAM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £247,412, with unrestricted reserves at £218,957, which exceeds the stated policy target of £100,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and notes that funding from the National Lottery and other grants has provided stability until the end of 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2024 | £377k | Suicide Support For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2020 | £491k | Suicide Support Cymru (SSC) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2019 | £10k | Suicide Brief Intervention Training (SBI) |