THE GREGSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital at such time or times and in such manner to or for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the Trustees may in their discretion think fit
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE ENTIRELY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT IN PARTICULAR, THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, BUT EXCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN OR OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE POLICE, FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES OR AMBULANCE SERVICES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £1,549,394.99, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of £28,500 (approximately six months of expenditure). The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees confirming adequate resources for the foreseeable future. No employees were present during the year, and the charity received no remuneration payments to trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months expenditure, totaling £28,500.” — page 4
“Thomas Eggar Trust Corporation Limited (Trustee) is a trust company wholly owned by Irwin Mitchell LLP. During the period Irwin Mitchell LLP provided professional services to the Charity amounting to £9,270.00” — page 20
“Total donations of £87,000 (2024: £86,000) were received from trustees during the year without conditions attached.” — page 20
“Thomas Eggar Trust Corporation Limited (Trustee) is a trust company wholly owned by Irwin Mitchell LLP. During the period Irwin Mitchell LLP provided professional services to the Charity amounting to £9,270.00” — page 20
“Total donations of £87,000 (2024: £86,000) were received from trustees during the year without conditions attached.” — page 20
“Thomas Eggar Trust Corporation Limited (Trustee) is a trust company wholly owned by Irwin Mitchell LLP. During the period Irwin Mitchell LLP provided professional services to the Charity amounting to £9,270.00” — page 20
“Total donations of £87,000 (2024: £86,000) were received from trustees during the year without conditions attached.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Investment
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN GREGSON
- Ian Michael Topping
- THOMAS EGGAR TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £114k | £57k |
| 31/12/2024 | £111k | £69k |
| 31/12/2023 | £110k | £65k |
| 31/12/2022 | £17k | £37k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £22k |
Common questions
Is THE GREGSON FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £1,549,394.99, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of £28,500 (approximately six months of expenditure). The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees confirming adequate resources for the foreseeable future. No employees were present during the year, and the charity received no remuneration payments to trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £29k |
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- THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST
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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 GREGSON FAMILY FOUNDATION | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION | £582k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROWNE JACOBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £64k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GORDON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £12k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| GRUMPY GIVERS | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |