THE LINDSELL FOUNDATION
The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,511,970, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees report a going concern basis with adequate resources, noting that the foundation has no employees and low operational risk.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Trustees
- Albert James Lindsell
- Henrietta Lindsell
- Kathryn Adrianna Buscall
- Michael James Lindsell
- Paul Dominic Vail
- Sophie Anne Lindsell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £154k | £64k |
| 05/04/2025 | £150k | £119k |
| 05/04/2024 | £153k | £83k |
| 05/04/2023 | £144k | £75k |
| 05/04/2022 | £114k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE LINDSELL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,511,970, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees report a going concern basis with adequate resources, noting that the foundation has no employees and low operational risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 2 | £48k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £29k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £23k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| SHEFFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL EXHIBITION FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE HAINSFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
- RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION
- LINDLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION
- THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LINDSELL FOUNDATION | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAINSFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | £956k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINDLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £1.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |