VENICE IN PERIL FUND CIO
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?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE | 1 | £560k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE REGATTA FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £24k |