THE GUY FOUNDATION FAMILY TRUST
Latest income
£646k
Latest spending
£371k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with total net liabilities of £132,122, having spent significantly more on grants than it received in income. However, the trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern following a post-year-end donation of £500,000 from the settlors, which provided sufficient funds to meet liabilities and grant commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: Under £20,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“The charity has one employee, appointed on 6 April 2021 (0.6 FTE). The total staff costs for 2024 were £45,075 (2023: £38,140).” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“Although net assets were negative at the year end and thus below the projected operating cost for the next financial period, post year end the settlors made a donation of £500,000 to ensure the charity has adequate funds to cover its grant commitments and sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Although net assets were negative at the year end and thus below the projected operating cost for the next financial period, post year end the settlors made a donation of £500,000 to ensure the charity has adequate funds to cover its grant commitments and sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Chedington Court Estate Limited, jointly owned by trustees Professor G W Guy and K M Guy, provided support to the charity to the value of £5,000 (2023: £5,000), which has been reflected in the accounts as a gift in kind.
“During the year to 30 April 2024, The Chedington Court Estate Limited, which is jointly owned by Professor G W Guy and K M Guy, provided support to the charity to the value of £5,000 (2023: £5,000), which has been reflected in the accounts as a gift in kind.” — page 30
“Post year end, on 25 September 2024, Professor G W Geoffrey and K M Guy made a generous unrestricted donation of £500,000 which will be recognised as income in the accounts for the FYE 30 April 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Post year end, on 25 September 2024, Professor G W Geoffrey and K M Guy made a generous unrestricted donation of £500,000 which will be recognised as income in the accounts for the FYE 30 April 2025.
“During the year to 30 April 2024, The Chedington Court Estate Limited, which is jointly owned by Professor G W Guy and K M Guy, provided support to the charity to the value of £5,000 (2023: £5,000), which has been reflected in the accounts as a gift in kind.” — page 30
“Post year end, on 25 September 2024, Professor G W Geoffrey and K M Guy made a generous unrestricted donation of £500,000 which will be recognised as income in the accounts for the FYE 30 April 2025.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2023) to "below" (FY2024).
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2023) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Total income
£646k
Total spending
£371k
Reserves (reported)
£143k
Employees
1
Trustees
- Dr GEOFFREY GUYchair
- Eric John Dixon
- JONATHAN LAUGHTON
- KATHERINE GUY
- Lord William Waldegrave of North Hill PC
- RICHARD BRASS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £646k | £371k |
| 30/04/2024 | £277k | £846k |
| 30/04/2023 | £506k | £178k |
| 30/04/2022 | £5k | £441k |
| 30/04/2021 | £5k | £659k |
Common questions
Is THE GUY FOUNDATION FAMILY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with total net liabilities of £132,122, having spent significantly more on grants than it received in income. However, the trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern following a post-year-end donation of £500,000 from the settlors, which provided sufficient funds to meet liabilities and grant commitments. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GUY FOUNDATION FAMILY TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £20,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAN AIR FUND | 1 | £1.5m |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE JOHN HEMINGWAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |