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.
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
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 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £406k |
| FRIENDS OF TOLDOS AVROHOM YITZCHOK | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- THE MARCELA TRUST
- TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED
- THE CLAUDE AND SOFIA MARION FOUNDATION
- THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION
- ST. MARK'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- THE PURI 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 MARCELA TRUST | £8.3m | £220,001 - £230,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | £698k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLAUDE AND SOFIA MARION FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | £235k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ST. MARK'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.6m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 | unclear | 7.0% | no doubt |