BEN SAUNDERS FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1192178 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The aim of the Foundation is to help young people (between the ages of 16-25) and their families through what will be one of the most difficult times in their lives. Through their grant funding The Foundation will offer individuals the chance to have a little time away from the draining effects of hospital visits, treatment schedules and try and make up some of the time spent away from family.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £546,968, exceeding the stated reserves policy target of at least £25,000. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £25,000 in order to cover at least 6 months' average overhead expenditure (held: £547k)
“The charity's reserves policy is to hold funds in cash of at least £25,000 in order to cover at least 6 months' average overhead expenditure.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from Trustees
“Donations received from Trustees amounted to £1,270 (2023: £2,873)” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Ben Saunders Foundation (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
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- Thomas Saunderschair
- Charlie Thomas Saunders
- Claire Daniels
- Joanne Mary Saunders
- Karen Louise Payton
- Paul Daniels
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BEN SAUNDERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £546,968, exceeding the stated reserves policy target of at least £25,000. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEN SAUNDERS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEN SAUNDERS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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