THE JAN AND CATHERINE NASMYTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £7,296,156, supported by total income of £1,364,164 and investment gains of £301,515. The charity incurred no staff costs and paid no trustee remuneration, with governance costs limited to £24,500. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Foundation's policy to maintain the reserves to provide a long term resource for the Foundation's future grant making.” — page 4
“During the period ended 31st March 2024, the Foundation received donations of £650,000 (2023: £250,000) from a Nasmyth family trust of which Mr S J Kinna and Mr P G B Dodson are among the trustees.” — page 19
“Mr S J Kinna, a trustee of this Foundation, was a partner in Sinclairs Bartrum Lerner, who acted as accountants to the Foundation during the year under review. This firm provided professional services during the year amounting to £8,050 plus VAT” — page 19
“During the period ended 31st March 2024, the Foundation received donations of £650,000 (2023: £250,000) from a Nasmyth family trust of which Mr S J Kinna and Mr P G B Dodson are among the trustees.” — page 19
“Mr S J Kinna, a trustee of this Foundation, was a partner in Sinclairs Bartrum Lerner, who acted as accountants to the Foundation during the year under review. This firm provided professional services during the year amounting to £8,050 plus VAT” — page 19
“During the period ended 31st March 2024, the Foundation received donations of £650,000 (2023: £250,000) from a Nasmyth family trust of which Mr S J Kinna and Mr P G B Dodson are among the trustees.” — page 19
“Mr S J Kinna, a trustee of this Foundation, was a partner in Sinclairs Bartrum Lerner, who acted as accountants to the Foundation during the year under review. This firm provided professional services during the year amounting to £8,050 plus VAT” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- CATHERINE EILEEN NASMYTH
- PATRICK GILES BENJAMIN DODSON
- SIMON JOHN KINNA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £126k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £76k |
| 31/03/2021 | £812k | £35k |
Common questions
Is THE JAN AND CATHERINE NASMYTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £7,296,156, supported by total income of £1,364,164 and investment gains of £301,515. The charity incurred no staff costs and paid no trustee remuneration, with governance costs limited to £24,500. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Cooper Parry Group Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £3k |