The Elischer Foundation
The charity promotes the voluntary sector by providing education, development, mentoring, and support for current and future professional fundraisers in the UK and globally, aiming to develop future leaders who will maximise sector income and enhance the quality and reach of charitable services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £204,000 against expenditure of £79,000, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £342,823, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of six months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Income during FY24/25 totalled £204,000, comprising a further instalment of the generous legacy donation from Nicky Elischer and support from our corporate partner, Legacy Futures.” — page 20
“We aim to keep reserves to cover 6 months of running costs” — page 24
Trustees
- Luke Christian Ramsay Genevrier-Mallettchair
- CATHERINE ELIZABETH PARNELL
- Claire Singlehurst
- Dr Claire Routley
- Georgia Earl
- Lucy Squance
- NICOLA TALLETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £204k | £79k |
| 31/03/2024 | £200k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £48k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £61k | £47k |
Common questions
Is The Elischer Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £204,000 against expenditure of £79,000, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £342,823, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of six months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.