Prept. Foundation
To advance the education of the public, in particular children and young people, in food and nutrition so as to develop their knowledge and understanding of food, food origins, food from different cultures and hospitality.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with £12,244 in unrestricted funds, recovering from a deficit of £10,965 in the prior year. The trustees report a reserves policy to maintain three to six months' expenditure, noting they are actively working to rebuild reserves to safeguard against funding fluctuations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to three to six months' expenditure to safeguard against funding fluctuations.” — page 6
“During the year Jessica Aggarwal, a trustee of the charity until 26 February 2025, received remuneration of £1,250 (2024: £15,000) through Table Talk Business Club (Sussex) CIC, a related entity, for other services to the charity.” — page 16
“During the year Sentry Funding Limited, a company owned by Thomas Webster trustee, provided an unsecured loan to the charity. At the year end the balance owed by the charity was £9,000 (2024: £15,000).” — page 21
“UnitedUs Limited is a company in which Luke Taylor, trustee, has a significant interest. Since Luke Taylor was appointed as trustee on 1 February 2025, payments were made UnitedUs for marketing totalling £15,976. At the year end there is a balance owed to UnitedUs Limited of £136.” — page 21
“During the year Sentry Funding Limited, a company owned by Thomas Webster trustee, provided an unsecured loan to the charity. At the year end the balance owed by the charity was £9,000 (2024: £15,000).” — page 21
“UnitedUs Limited is a company in which Luke Taylor, trustee, has a significant interest. Since Luke Taylor was appointed as trustee on 1 February 2025, payments were made UnitedUs for marketing totalling £15,976. At the year end there is a balance owed to UnitedUs Limited of £136.” — page 21
“During the year Sentry Funding Limited, a company owned by Thomas Webster trustee, provided an unsecured loan to the charity. At the year end the balance owed by the charity was £9,000 (2024: £15,000).” — page 21
“UnitedUs Limited is a company in which Luke Taylor, trustee, has a significant interest. Since Luke Taylor was appointed as trustee on 1 February 2025, payments were made UnitedUs for marketing totalling £15,976. At the year end there is a balance owed to UnitedUs Limited of £136.” — page 21
“During the year Sentry Funding Limited, a company owned by Thomas Webster trustee, provided an unsecured loan to the charity. At the year end the balance owed by the charity was £9,000 (2024: £15,000).” — page 21
“UnitedUs Limited is a company in which Luke Taylor, trustee, has a significant interest. Since Luke Taylor was appointed as trustee on 1 February 2025, payments were made UnitedUs for marketing totalling £15,976. At the year end there is a balance owed to UnitedUs Limited of £136.” — page 21
“A subsidiary company, Prept. Fundraising Limited, was incorporated on 7 October 2025. Post year end fundraising activities will be undertaken in the subsidiary company.” — page 20
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: PREPT FUNDRAISING LIMITED Companies House 16768399
Trustees
- Catherine Penfold-Attride
- Daniel James Wade
- Jason Edge
- Laura Pace
- Shivani Mawji
- Suzanne Craig
- Tamara Jane Roberts
- Thomas Patrick Webster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £284k | £261k |
| 31/07/2024 | £209k | £413k |
| 31/07/2023 | £315k | £196k |
| 31/07/2022 | £141k | £104k |
| 31/07/2021 | £44k | £13k |
Common questions
Is Prept. Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with £12,244 in unrestricted funds, recovering from a deficit of £10,965 in the prior year. The trustees report a reserves policy to maintain three to six months' expenditure, noting they are actively working to rebuild reserves to safeguard against funding fluctuations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Prept. Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Prept. Foundation as a grant recipient include JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST, FONTHILL FOUNDATION, THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £14k | Social Welfare |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Primary school food & hospitality programme incorporating Chef on the Farm farm visits |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Primary School food delivery programme and Chef on the Farm |
| THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £250 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £185k |
| THE NUTRITIONAL WELLBEING FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £103k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £90k |
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
Charities like this
- FOOD FOUNDATION
- CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL
- HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK
- THE PURI FOUNDATION
- AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST
- THE ONE FEEDS TWO FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prept. Foundation | £284k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOOD FOUNDATION | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PURI FOUNDATION | £5.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL RISALAH EDUCATION TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |