THE MARTIN-JENKINS FOUNDATION
Latest income
£179k
Latest spending
£166k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts exceeded payments by £13,222, resulting in a net surplus for the year. However, the trustees note that much lower annual receipts are anticipated in future, indicating potential financial pressure. The charity holds significant investment assets valued at over £2.9 million, primarily within endowment funds.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: Not greater than 4% of the total return from endowed funds may be withdrawn for grant making. (held: £160)
“Not greater than 4% of the total return from endowed funds may be withdrawn for grant making.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Total receipts exceeded payments by £13,222. Much lower annual receipts are anticipated in future.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee connection to related party
“Tim Martin-Jenkins was a member of The Council of Marlborough College (reg charity 309486) and chair of the trustees of The Marlborough College Foundation (reg charity 1061798) until July 2025. These charities benefit from grants made by The Martin-Jenkins Foundation.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- TIMOTHY DENNIS MARTIN-JENKINS MA, MBAchair
- Lily Martin-Jenkins
- Robin Simon Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £179k | £166k |
| 31/03/2024 | £168k | £250k |
| 31/12/2022 | £155k | £251k |
| 31/12/2021 | £252k | £240k |
| 31/12/2020 | £227k | £238k |
Common questions
Is THE MARTIN-JENKINS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total receipts exceeded payments by £13,222, resulting in a net surplus for the year. However, the trustees note that much lower annual receipts are anticipated in future, indicating potential financial pressure. The charity holds significant investment assets valued at over £2.9 million, primarily within endowment funds.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £21.1m |