TRIQUETRA FOUNDATION
The Charity makes grants to other charities that are registered in England and Wales, or which are exempt from registration. It particularly supports those providing socially excluded individuals with access to the arts, mental health, education and wellbeing services.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SEE FIT, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS WHICH ARE WORKING TO: 1. PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ‘SOCIALLY EXCLUDED’ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT; POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN; POOR HOUSING (THAT IS HOUSING THAT DOES NOT MEET BASIC HABITABLE STANDARDS; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY). 2. PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a single unrestricted donation of £50,000 and incurred £34,200 in professional fees, resulting in net funds carried forward of £15,800. The trustees report that the charity has not yet commenced grant-making activities and holds no reserves, with the only assets being cash at bank. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 50,000” — page 7
“The CIO is yet to commence grant-making activity and as such no cash is held as reserves.” — page 3
“Legal and professional fees of £33,000 (2024: £nil) paid to Charles Russell Speechlys, where Robert Henry Blower, a trustee, is a partner.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Cynthia Josefina Francine Bernheim
- Fiona Pearce
- ROBERT HENRY BLOWER
- Sandra Josefina Bernheim
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £50k | £34k |
| 05/04/2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 05/04/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 05/04/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is TRIQUETRA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a single unrestricted donation of £50,000 and incurred £34,200 in professional fees, resulting in net funds carried forward of £15,800. The trustees report that the charity has not yet commenced grant-making activities and holds no reserves, with the only assets being cash at bank. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.