THE THOMAS FRANKS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £62,731 from £72,618 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £9,887 against incoming resources of £182,628. The trustees report that reserves are sufficient to cover just under a year of activities in the absence of further donations, citing ongoing support from Thomas Franks Limited and secured funding for grants as mitigating factors against the principal risk of lack of funds.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation will aim to retain sufficient capital funds in reserve to permit it to conduct its activities as defined by the Governing Board for a period of two years in the absence of any income over this period.” — page 4
Trustees
- Emma Catherine Bothwellchair
- Anthony Leggett
- Edward Hellings
- Jeremy Gibson
- Timothy Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £183k | £193k |
| 31/12/2024 | £112k | £113k |
| 31/12/2023 | £146k | £131k |
| 31/12/2022 | £214k | £221k |
| 31/12/2021 | £213k | £167k |
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS FRANKS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £62,731 from £72,618 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £9,887 against incoming resources of £182,628. The trustees report that reserves are sufficient to cover just under a year of activities in the absence of further donations, citing ongoing support from Thomas Franks Limited and secured funding for grants as mitigating factors against the principal risk of lack of funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THOMAS HOWELL'S TRUST | 1 | £912k |
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £200k |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | 1 | £84k |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £30k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| UK GIVES LTD | 1 | £21k |