THE THOMAS FRANKS FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1185180 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as T.T.F.F.
The relief of need amongst disadvantaged, (due to poverty or financial hardship, ill health or deprived social circumstances) children and young people for the public benefit, in particular by the award of grants which assist and support the development of children and young people,including to projects which undertake direct educational activity and food-based learning. England,Wales, Scotland.
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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.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: two years (held: £63k)
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
- Emma Catherine Bothwellchair
- Anthony Leggett
- Edward Hellings · trustee of 1 other charity
- Jeremy Gibson
- Timothy Cooper
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Kenya · Malta · Portugal · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS FRANKS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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