AVRA FOUNDATION
Environmental scientific research, conversation of the marine environment, improving healthcare for children with cancer, providing assistance to refugees and those disadvantaged members of society that have been most severely effected by the economic crises in Greece, sponsoring cultural institutions and organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £505,867, supported by gross donations of £2,344,436 and total expenditure of £1,847,026. The Trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. No specific reserves policy target is stated, only a general policy to maintain funds to meet obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“Gross income from donations for the year amounted to £2,344,436” — page 4
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level to ensure they can meet the obligations of the Charity.” — page 4
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11194376
Company officers (Companies House)
- HAAKONSON, Kimberly not on trustee list
- KANGIS, George Michael on trustee list
- GROVES, Christopher Jonathan James on trustee list
- HAAKONSON, Kimberly
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN JAMES GROVES
- George Kangis
- Kim Haakonson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.9m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is AVRA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £505,867, supported by gross donations of £2,344,436 and total expenditure of £1,847,026. The Trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. No specific reserves policy target is stated, only a general policy to maintain funds to meet obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rayner Essex LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £923 |
| BAIG WELFARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100 |
Charities like this
- THE PAULINE AVIGES-GRAHAM FOUNDATION
- AVIATION ENVIRONMENT TRUST
- THE ASTRA FOUNDATION
- HA MEEM FOUNDATION
- ARRAHMA FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRA FOUNDATION | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAULINE AVIGES-GRAHAM FOUNDATION | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AVIATION ENVIRONMENT TRUST | £235k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| THE ASTRA FOUNDATION | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| HA MEEM FOUNDATION | £496k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ARRAHMA FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |