RSM UK FOUNDATION
The charity is a corporate foundation that aims to advance charitable purposes for the benefit of the public in any part of the world as determined by its trustees. The charity makes grants to registered charities in accordance with its grant making policy and within the scope of its objects. The trustees may, in exceptional circumstances, make grants directly to individuals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £190,645, which significantly exceeded the trustees' stated target of approximately £25,000. The charity reported a net income of £127,024 for the year, funded primarily by donations from its parent group, and distributed over £1 million to charitable beneficiaries. The trustees and auditor confirmed there were no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the Charity was dependent on donations, the largest being from RSM UK totalling £730,270 (2024: £583,461).” — page 6
“Given these requirements the trustees consider the target for unrestricted reserves, after any designations, should be approximately £25,000.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Nick Sladden — Chair of Trustees
Funders the charity credits
- RSM UK
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Catherine Jane Riches
- John Robert Taylor
- Kelly Adams
- Lisa Anne Mills
- Nicholas Paul Sladden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £843k | £744k |
| 31/03/2022 | £398k | £733k |
| 31/03/2021 | £775k | £545k |
Common questions
Is RSM UK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £190,645, which significantly exceeded the trustees' stated target of approximately £25,000. The charity reported a net income of £127,024 for the year, funded primarily by donations from its parent group, and distributed over £1 million to charitable beneficiaries. The trustees and auditor confirmed there were no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
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- THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSM UK FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Matchroom Charitable Foundation | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GRANT FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |