THE ASTRA FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported negative unrestricted reserves of £2,010,360 as of 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure exceeding income. Per the trustees' report, the charity relies on a sole benefactor to meet future commitments, and the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee with emoluments within the range £70,000 - £80,000 (2024: one within the range £60,000 - £70,000).” — page 20
“There was one employee with emoluments within the range £70,000 - £80,000 (2024: one within the range £60,000 - £70,000).” — page 20
“Total funds of the charity at 31 December 2025 were -£2,010,360 (2024: -£227,133). Although the funds of the charity are negative, the Trustees believe that the charity has no need to hold reserves” — page 7
“During the year, the Foundation approved and paid a grant of £100,000 to Ars Dramatis. This organisation was established to support the making of theatre and dramatic art and directly supported the activities of A Zeldin Company, of which Elisabeth de Kergorlay is a Director.” — page 23
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Elisabeth de Kergorlaychair
- Katherine Elizabeth Francey
- Victoire Newman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £896k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.4m | £282k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE ASTRA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported negative unrestricted reserves of £2,010,360 as of 31 December 2025, driven by total expenditure exceeding income. Per the trustees' report, the charity relies on a sole benefactor to meet future commitments, and the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ASTRA FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.