VENICE IN PERIL FUND CIO
Supporting the preservation of the historic and artistic legacy of Venice by funding conservation projects and promoting deeper public understanding of its contribution to world culture.Assisting the work of Venice's cultural institutions, supporting the training of conservation professionals and working with other committees actively involved in rescue and restoration work in Venice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £456,700 from £241,383 in the prior year, driven by legacies and membership growth. Operating costs rose to £214,000 while project expenditure reached £222,000, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £597,965, which the trustees consider adequate to meet its policy target of covering 12 months of operational and fundraising expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to meet all committed project costs, as well as to cover operational and fundraising expenses for a minimum of 12 months.” — page 14
“During the reporting period trustees, either individually or via a related trust or foundation, donated £36,627 (2024: £25,489). All donations are given at arm’s length with any conflicts of interest or loyalty being appropriately managed by the CIO.” — page 24
“VIP Trading Limited is the CIO's trading subsidiary (Company Number: 07659446).” — page 32
Trustees
- Guy Elliottchair
- Anthony Roberts
- CONTE GERI DELLA ROCCA DE CANDAL
- Cristina Odone
- Ewen Fergusson
- JON DAVIS EMANUEL RAYMAN
- LADY SHEILA HALE
- Nicholas Chandler
- Professor Deborah Howard
- SARAH QUILL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £457k | £436k |
| 31/12/2024 | £241k | £360k |
| 31/12/2023 | £364k | £447k |
| 31/12/2022 | £368k | £441k |
| 31/12/2021 | — | — |
Common questions
Is VENICE IN PERIL FUND CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £456,700 from £241,383 in the prior year, driven by legacies and membership growth. Operating costs rose to £214,000 while project expenditure reached £222,000, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £597,965, which the trustees consider adequate to meet its policy target of covering 12 months of operational and fundraising expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VENICE IN PERIL FUND CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VENICE IN PERIL FUND CIO as a grant recipient include THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Health and welfare |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Health and welfare |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £93k |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £8k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED
- THE EXETER CANAL AND QUAY TRUST LIMITED
- SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST
- LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD
- BRESSINGHAM STEAM PRESERVATION COMPANY LIMITED
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FLORENCE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENICE IN PERIL FUND CIO | £457k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED | £3.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EXETER CANAL AND QUAY TRUST LIMITED | £377k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST | £981k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST LTD | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRESSINGHAM STEAM PRESERVATION COMPANY LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |