Rothesay Foundation
Grant making in support of the charity's charitable purposes
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased to £667,000 from £876,000 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £209,000. The Trustees report no formal reserves policy and note that the charity operates based on donations from the Rothesay Limited Group, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year consisted of donated services of £1,824,000 (2024: £1,698,000).”
“During 2025, Rothesay Life Plc (another Rothesay Limited Group company) donated £224,000 of services to the Foundation. During 2024 Rothesay Life Plc donated £179,000 of services to The Foundation.” — page 33
“Auditors’ remuneration has been borne by another Group company, Rothesay Life Plc.” — page 34
“During 2025, Rothesay Life Plc (another Rothesay Limited Group company) donated £224,000 of services to the Foundation. During 2024 Rothesay Life Plc donated £179,000 of services to The Foundation.” — page 33
“Auditors’ remuneration has been borne by another Group company, Rothesay Life Plc.” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Antigone Loudiadis
- Hilary Andrea Berg
- James John Dickson
- PROF DAME CAROL MARY BLACK
- Therese Lynn Miller
- Thomas James Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.8m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £169k | £477k |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.1m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £257k | £572k |
Common questions
Is Rothesay Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased to £667,000 from £876,000 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £209,000. The Trustees report no formal reserves policy and note that the charity operates based on donations from the Rothesay Limited Group, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| RNH SYNAGOGUE & COLLEGE LTD | 1 | £75k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- The Ross Foundation
- THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation
- THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Foundation | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Ross Foundation | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | £660k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |