THE TALENT FUND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £277,049 exceed the trustees' policy target of 18 months of operational costs. The charity reported a net expenditure of £179,700 for the year, funded by total incoming resources of £1,440,799. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted reserves should be maintained at 18 months of operational costs” — page 4
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kevin Cahill CBE — Founder & Trustee
- Paul Amadi MBE — Trustee
- Katerina Capras — Trustee
- Caroline Lien — Trustee
- Meera Naik — Trustee
- Clare Pizey — Trustee
- Peter Salmon — Trustee
- Colin Simon — Trustee
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Caroline Mary Lien
- Clare Elizabeth Pizey
- Colin Terence Maitland Simon
- Katerina Irene Capras
- Kevin James Patrick Cahill CBE
- Meera Naik
- PAUL AMADI
- Peter Salmon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 30/09/2024 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.1m | £816k |
| 30/09/2022 | £903k | £828k |
| 30/09/2021 | £836k | £454k |
Common questions
Is THE TALENT FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £277,049 exceed the trustees' policy target of 18 months of operational costs. The charity reported a net expenditure of £179,700 for the year, funded by total incoming resources of £1,440,799. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Lawes & Co UK Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| BELLJOE TZEDOKO LIMITED | 1 | £68k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £48k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £35k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £30k |
| BORBAT LIMITED | 1 | £14k |