THE MARTIN MORAN FOUNDATION
Climbing and Mountaineering instructional courses for young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,388 for the year, with total income decreasing by approximately 51% compared to the previous year. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £80,310, which remains above the trustees' stated policy target of £48,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity is able to operate for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy appropriate to ensuring the long-term future of The Martin Moran Foundation, continues to be based on double an assumed Adventure Programme direct cost of £24,000 (2024 - £20,000), thus giving a minimum reserves figure of £48,000 (2024 - £40,000).” — page 6
“During the year the Charity purchased services totalling £1,200 from Alex Moran Mountaineering Limited, a company in which Alex Moran a Trustee, is a director and sole shareholder. The Charity also purchased web design and marketing services totalling £1,000 from Moran Creative, a business owned by Hazel Moran a Trustee.” — page 21
Trustees
- Alex James Moranchair
- Hazel Roslyn Moran
- Ian Stuart Dring
- Joyce Jemima Moran
- Richard Geraint Talbot
- Richard John Moran
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £52k | £50k |
| 31/01/2025 | £36k | £45k |
| 31/01/2024 | £74k | £33k |
| 31/01/2023 | £43k | £27k |
| 31/01/2022 | £53k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE MARTIN MORAN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,388 for the year, with total income decreasing by approximately 51% compared to the previous year. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £80,310, which remains above the trustees' stated policy target of £48,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity is able to operate for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MARTIN MORAN FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MARTIN MORAN FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, The Rathbones Group Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £27k | Primary |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2025 | £27k | Primary |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2022 | £4k | Edinburgh |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £1k | Grant to The Martin Moran Foundation |