THE MARQUE FOUNDATION
The charity provides grants to charitable institutions and organisations including ( but not limited to) those which exist to relieve poverty and advance education.
Objects
TO ADVANCE, PROMOTE OR CARRY OUT SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £187,572 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £404,847 to £217,275. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. The charity is reliant on donations, having received £472,200 in the current year compared to £525,000 in the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain reserves at a level to ensure funds are always available to meet their charitable objectives.” — page 4
“Included in the financial statements are amounts totalling £447,200 (2024:£500,000) received as donations from Donating Charity Ltd, a charity whose trustees are close family members of the trustees of this Charity.” — page 15
“Included in the financial statements is an amount of £40,000 (2024:£-) paid as donation to UKI Charitable Foundation, a charity whose trustees are close family members of the trustees of this Charity.” — page 15
“Included in the financial statements are amounts totalling £447,200 (2024:£500,000) received as donations from Donating Charity Ltd, a charity whose trustees are close family members of the trustees of this Charity.” — page 15
“Included in the financial statements is an amount of £40,000 (2024:£-) paid as donation to UKI Charitable Foundation, a charity whose trustees are close family members of the trustees of this Charity.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- 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 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- BENJAMIN SCHIMMELchair
- ALEXANDER SCHIMMEL
- LEOPOLD SCHIMMEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £472k | £660k |
| 31/03/2024 | £525k | £464k |
| 31/03/2023 | £337k | £100k |
| 31/03/2022 | £200k | £93k |
| 31/03/2021 | £207k | £306k |
Common questions
Is THE MARQUE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £187,572 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £404,847 to £217,275. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. The charity is reliant on donations, having received £472,200 in the current year compared to £525,000 in the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MARQUE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MARQUE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include DONATING CHARITY LIMITED, 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION, THE UKI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £500k | |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £447k | |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £200k | Advancement of Education |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £190k | |
| THE UKI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £157k | |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £90k | |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £50k | Advancement of Education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TACKLE AFRICA | 1 | £61k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- THE M Y A CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST
- THE DAVID BROOKE CHARITY
- THE CARROLL-MARX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- The Marks Family Charitable Trust
- THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARQUE FOUNDATION | £472k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE M Y A CHARITABLE TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DAVID BROOKE CHARITY | £86k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CARROLL-MARX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |