THE SARIKHANI FOUNDATION
The Charity promotes research, exhibitions, lectures, seminars, publication and events around the arts of Iran from ancient to the contemporary. This includes, but not limited to, work with The Sarikhani Collection, which comprises of arts of Iran from pre-history until the 18th century
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £57,820 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £33,744. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with adequate resources available for the foreseeable future, noting that principal funding came from the Sarikhani Family.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has power to set aside income as a reserve against future expenditure but only in accordance with a written policy about reserves to cover administrative costs.” — page 3
“During the year to 28 February 2025, the Sarikhani Family donated £139,300 (2024-117,094) to the companmy.” — page 17
Trustees
- Seema Louise Ghiassi Clarkchair
- Ali Reza Sarikhani
- Lady Ina Rokhsana Weston
- Professor Ali Massoud Ansari
- SIR MARK ELLIS POWELL JONES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £142k | £200k |
| 29/02/2024 | £121k | £112k |
| 28/02/2023 | £128k | £70k |
| 28/02/2022 | £374k | £350k |
Common questions
Is THE SARIKHANI FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £57,820 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £33,744. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with adequate resources available for the foreseeable future, noting that principal funding came from the Sarikhani Family. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH ACADEMY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HISTORICAL PHILOSOPHICAL AND PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES | 1 | £226k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF PERSIAN STUDIES
- THE YINKA SHONIBARE FOUNDATION
- DIOCESE OF IRAN TRUST FUND
- ABRAR ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
- THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SARIKHANI FOUNDATION | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF PERSIAN STUDIES | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YINKA SHONIBARE FOUNDATION | £315k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIOCESE OF IRAN TRUST FUND | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABRAR ISLAMIC FOUNDATION | £318k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | £8.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |