THE MARTIN JAMES FOUNDATION
Latest income
£87.8m
Latest spending
£84.8m
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total consolidated income for the year was £87,823,000 against total expenditure of £84,757,000, resulting in a net surplus. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £486,000, which the trustees note equates to 3.6 months of cover against a policy target of four to six months.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £110,001 - £120,000 — below the median for charities its size (£125k)
“In the band £110,001 - £120,000” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“As at 30th June 2025, Reserves were £486k, equating to 3.6 months cover.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One Trustee received payments for work in the charity outside of their role as a Trustee for £500.
“During the year, one Trustee received payments for work in the charity outside of their role as a Trustee for £500 (2024 - £NIL).” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Property rent
“Martin James Group – property rent” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Key Assets Ontario Inc, Key Assets Newfoundland & Labrador Inc, Key Assets Nova Scotia Inc, Key Assets Children’s Services Provider (Australia), Key Assets New Zealand
“The principal activity of all subsidiaries is the provision of foster care and children’s services and all are included in the consolidation.” — page 52
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £200,001 - £210,000 (FY2024) to £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Carolyn Housman — Chair of the Board
- Ailsa Laxton — Director of Global Programmes
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£87.8m
Total spending
£84.8m
Reserves (reported)
£486k
Employees
989
Trustees
- Carolyn Housmanchair
- Grace Wanjiku Njeri
- Kenneth John Thompson
- Maria Heckel
- Rene van der Kooij
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £87.8m | £84.8m |
| 30/06/2024 | £76.7m | £74.5m |
| 30/06/2023 | £68.5m | £66.7m |
| 30/06/2022 | £60.0m | £58.8m |
| 30/06/2021 | £57.6m | £55.4m |
Common questions
Is THE MARTIN JAMES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total consolidated income for the year was £87,823,000 against total expenditure of £84,757,000, resulting in a net surplus. The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £486,000, which the trustees note equates to 3.6 months of cover against a policy target of four to six months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE MARTIN JAMES FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Leprosy Mission Great Britain | 1 | £644k |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £104k |
| HAEMOCHROMATOSIS UK | 1 | £30k |