BENNELONG FOUNDATION (UK)
The Bennelong Foundation (UK) has a policy of giving grants to a wide variety of charitable institutions or organizations that benefit society including those engaged in opening pathways to social inclusion for new arrivals to the UK facing hardship, and families facing barriers to accessing food and education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £552,702 to £385,614 due to a net expenditure of £167,088, which included a £19,238 loss on investments. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting the higher of one year's administrative expenses or £100,000, and the current net assets of £385,614 exceed this minimum threshold.
What the accounts disclose
“the Foundation will hold an amount in reserve, being the higher of: i. An equivalent to one year's administrative expenses (as determined by the Trustees from time to time), or ii. £100,000.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2021)
Trustees
- Carena Shankarchair
- Jeffrey Chapman
- Maurice Wren
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £33k | £180k |
| 30/06/2024 | £22k | £32k |
| 30/06/2023 | £17k | £106k |
| 30/06/2022 | £20k | £1.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.1m | £63k |
Common questions
Is BENNELONG FOUNDATION (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £552,702 to £385,614 due to a net expenditure of £167,088, which included a £19,238 loss on investments. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting the higher of one year's administrative expenses or £100,000, and the current net assets of £385,614 exceed this minimum threshold. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.