THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £502,596 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £51,469,737 to £50,967,141. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £3,767,876 remain in excess of their stated policy target, which is defined as the value of forward grant commitments and operating expenses payable in the following six months. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity incurred costs of £15,689 (2024: £Nil) from a trustee in respect of consultancy services.”
“During the year a donation of £Nil (2024: £55,911) was received in the form of a legacy from Patricia Powell, former Trustees of The Powell Family Trust, a former related party.” — page 45
“During the year consultancy fees of £15,689 (2024: £Nil), were paid to Alison Oliver Consulting Limited, a company of which Alison Oliver, a Trustee, is a Director.” — page 45
“During the year a donation of £Nil (2024: £55,911) was received in the form of a legacy from Patricia Powell, former Trustees of The Powell Family Trust, a former related party.” — page 45
“During the year consultancy fees of £15,689 (2024: £Nil), were paid to Alison Oliver Consulting Limited, a company of which Alison Oliver, a Trustee, is a Director.” — page 45
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2022)
Trustees
- Simon Peter Mittell Curtischair
- Abigail Sayagh
- Alison Kate Oliver
- DAVID BOULTON GENDERS
- Daniel James Swain
- David Aldwinckle
- John Renshaw
- John Turnbull
- Steven Barton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.9m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.9m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.0m | £529k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20.2m | £96k |
Common questions
Is THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £502,596 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £51,469,737 to £50,967,141. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £3,767,876 remain in excess of their stated policy target, which is defined as the value of forward grant commitments and operating expenses payable in the following six months. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayers Butterworth LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| UK GIVES LTD | 1 | £21k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |