THE INFLEXION FOUNDATION
The Inflexion Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, especially organisations that have a substantial impact on positive outcomes and opportunities for disadvantaged young people. The Foundation's philanthropic philosophy is that real societal benefit can be achieved by improving the prospects of young people, who can then make their own positive contribution in their communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £1,375,913, held entirely in cash. The trustees confirmed they hold sufficient reserves to meet their strategy pending further fundraising, and the auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are content that they currently hold sufficient reserves to meet their strategy pending further monies being raised.”
“During the year the charity received trustee donations totalling £2,000,000 (2024: Nil) in equal share from John Hartz and Simon Turner.” — page 17
“During the year, two donations totalling £580,000 (2024: £580,000) were made to Impetus – The Private Equity Foundation, a charity in which Simon Turner is a trustee.” — page 17
“During the year the charity received trustee donations totalling £2,000,000 (2024: Nil) in equal share from John Hartz and Simon Turner.” — page 17
“During the year, two donations totalling £580,000 (2024: £580,000) were made to Impetus – The Private Equity Foundation, a charity in which Simon Turner is a trustee.” — page 17
“During the year the charity received trustee donations totalling £2,000,000 (2024: Nil) in equal share from John Hartz and Simon Turner.” — page 17
“During the year, two donations totalling £580,000 (2024: £580,000) were made to Impetus – The Private Equity Foundation, a charity in which Simon Turner is a trustee.” — page 17
In the news
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11206773
Company officers (Companies House)
- GOOLD, James Edward Ian on trustee list
- HARTZ, John Frederick on trustee list
- TURNER, Simon Eric Hugh on trustee list
- STEVENS, Andrew Anthony
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- SIMON ERIC HUGH TURNERchair
- JAMES EDWARD IAN GOOLD
- JOHN FREDERIK HARTZ
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.5m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £0 | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.0m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.0m | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is THE INFLEXION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £1,375,913, held entirely in cash. The trustees confirmed they hold sufficient reserves to meet their strategy pending further fundraising, and the auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 2 | £258k |
| NPT Transatlantic Limited | 1 | £6.0m |
| THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.7m |
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £907k |
| SOCIAL BUSINESS TRUST | 1 | £844k |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £653k |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £245k |
Charities like this
- THE YOUNG FOUNDATION
- RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION
- INCLUSION FOUNDATION
- THE CHANGE FOUNDATION
- THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INFLEXION FOUNDATION | £2.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUNG FOUNDATION | £4.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INCLUSION FOUNDATION | £505k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHANGE FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £5.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |