PERSONAL BEST FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £41,025 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £135,076 and total expenditure of £94,051. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £59,507, which the trustees acknowledge falls below their stated policy target of three months of operating expenditure. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the next 12 months with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 March 2025 the charitable company had free reserves of £59,507 (2024: £26,369). This falls below the target reserves policy, as expected for the charitable company’s first few operational periods.” — page 10
“England Athletics have donated gifts in kind in relation to the remuneration of the Foundation Manager of £41,989 (2024: £36,375) and operational supports costs paid on the Foundation's behalf of £23,624 (2024: £21,768). A further £22,000 (2024: £20,745) was made in donations to Personal Best Foundation.” — page 24
“Also, included with in donations this year relates to an individual donation by a director of England Athletics. This donation totaled £Nil (2024: £11,000) and relates to waived remuneration as part of his role on the board of directors of England Athletics.” — page 24
“England Athletics have donated gifts in kind in relation to the remuneration of the Foundation Manager of £41,989 (2024: £36,375) and operational supports costs paid on the Foundation's behalf of £23,624 (2024: £21,768). A further £22,000 (2024: £20,745) was made in donations to Personal Best Foundation.” — page 24
“Also, included with in donations this year relates to an individual donation by a director of England Athletics. This donation totaled £Nil (2024: £11,000) and relates to waived remuneration as part of his role on the board of directors of England Athletics.” — page 24
Trustees
- Adetunji Akintokun
- Alice Catherine McIntyre Couldwell
- Alison Elizabeth Woodison
- Christopher Jones
- Jane Mary Stewart
- Jennifer Elizabeth Coleman
- Lawrence Edward Harvey
- Marie Vanessa Carol Cartwright
- Mark John Scott Lawrie
- Sir Charles Lawrence Somerset Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £135k | £94k |
| 31/03/2024 | £114k | £101k |
Common questions
Is PERSONAL BEST FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £41,025 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £135,076 and total expenditure of £94,051. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £59,507, which the trustees acknowledge falls below their stated policy target of three months of operating expenditure. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the next 12 months with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PERSONAL BEST FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PERSONAL BEST FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1.2m |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £0 |