ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO
The advancement of education through the support of Academies, in particular those which specialise in furthering the entrepreneurial skills of children and young people. The advancement of community development and regeneration, in particular by supporting the development of entrepreneurial and workplace skills. To support such other charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a healthy reserves balance of £285,734, comprising £64,306 in unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, this unrestricted balance represents 21 months of operating costs, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of six months. The charity reported a net income surplus of £101,951 for the year, driven by a reduction in expenditure to £203,814.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are committed to ensuring the preservation of capital in order to meet the Charity’s objectives, with a policy of having sufficient reserves to meet a minimum of 6 months of operating costs.” — page 15
“Sir Rodney Aldridge, Trustee and Founder of the Charity, donated £62,500 (2024: £62,500) to the Charity for restricted purposes.” — page 31
“A director and shareholder of Trigon Fire Safety Limited is a close family member of one of the Charity’s trustees. During the year, Trigon Fire Safety Limited donated £7,500 (2024: £6,000) to the Charity.” — page 31
“Sir Rodney Aldridge, Trustee and Founder of the Charity, donated £62,500 (2024: £62,500) to the Charity for restricted purposes.” — page 31
“A director and shareholder of Trigon Fire Safety Limited is a close family member of one of the Charity’s trustees. During the year, Trigon Fire Safety Limited donated £7,500 (2024: £6,000) to the Charity.” — page 31
“Sir Rodney Aldridge, Trustee and Founder of the Charity, donated £62,500 (2024: £62,500) to the Charity for restricted purposes.” — page 31
“A director and shareholder of Trigon Fire Safety Limited is a close family member of one of the Charity’s trustees. During the year, Trigon Fire Safety Limited donated £7,500 (2024: £6,000) to the Charity.” — page 31
“Sir Rodney Aldridge, Trustee and Founder of the Charity, donated £62,500 (2024: £62,500) to the Charity for restricted purposes.” — page 31
“A director and shareholder of Trigon Fire Safety Limited is a close family member of one of the Charity’s trustees. During the year, Trigon Fire Safety Limited donated £7,500 (2024: £6,000) to the Charity.” — page 31
“Sir Rodney Aldridge, Trustee and Founder of the Charity, donated £62,500 (2024: £62,500) to the Charity for restricted purposes.” — page 31
“A director and shareholder of Trigon Fire Safety Limited is a close family member of one of the Charity’s trustees. During the year, Trigon Fire Safety Limited donated £7,500 (2024: £6,000) to the Charity.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2023)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/03/2019)
Trustees
- Sir RODNEY MALCOLM ALDRIDGEchair
- Gillian Budd
- JENNIFER LEONIE LAVENDER
- Jill Brady
- Lady CAROL FRANCES ALDRIDGE
- SARAH LOUISE LEIGHTON FELGER
- Sean O'Loughlin
- Vejay Mattu
- William Goodliffe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £306k | £204k |
| 31/08/2024 | £300k | £544k |
| 31/08/2023 | £614k | £654k |
| 31/08/2022 | £866k | £862k |
| 31/08/2021 | £836k | £821k |
Common questions
Is ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a healthy reserves balance of £285,734, comprising £64,306 in unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, this unrestricted balance represents 21 months of operating costs, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of six months. The charity reported a net income surplus of £101,951 for the year, driven by a reduction in expenditure to £203,814. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO as a grant recipient include CHK Foundation, Mercer Family Charitable Foundation, THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | FY2024 | £150k | |
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | FY2023 | £25k | |
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BELRON RONNIE LUBNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £175k |
| POWER TO CHANGE TRUST | 1 | £129k |
| BACK ON THE MAP LIMITED | 1 | £53k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £33k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £29k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £23k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- ALDRIDGE COOPER AND JORDAN'S ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE ALTITUDE FOUNDATION
- THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION
- RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION
- THE ALTRO FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO | £306k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALDRIDGE COOPER AND JORDAN'S ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ALTITUDE FOUNDATION | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | £253k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALTRO FOUNDATION LIMITED | £109k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |