THE GFF UK TRUST
The Trust makes grants in furtherance of its charitable purposes. Applications for funding are by invitation only and we are unable to respond to unsolicited proposals. The Trust does not fund individuals.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND UPON TRUST TO APPLY THE INCOME, AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL, AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received £250,000 in unrestricted donations and incurred total expenses of £251,833, resulting in a net expense of £1,833 for the year. Unrestricted funds decreased from £122,497 to £120,664, with the trustees noting that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“An unrestricted grant of £250,000 (2024: £nil) was received from The Gaudio Family Foundation (UK) Limited, a charity where Julius Gaudio and Belma Gaudio are also trustees.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- BELMA GAUDIO
- JULIUS GAUDIO
- Sonal Shah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £250k | £252k |
| 31/12/2024 | £0 | £1k |
| 31/12/2023 | £126k | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE GFF UK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received £250,000 in unrestricted donations and incurred total expenses of £251,833, resulting in a net expense of £1,833 for the year. Unrestricted funds decreased from £122,497 to £120,664, with the trustees noting that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GFF UK TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GFF UK TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- BELMA GAUDIO — trustee here and at THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED
- JULIUS GAUDIO — trustee here and at THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | FY2025 | £250k | |
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | FY2023 | £121k | Grant to related party |
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- LAUFER CHARITABLE TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GFF UK TRUST | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FILSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RADFALL CHARITABLE TRUST | £337k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAUFER CHARITABLE TRUST | £123k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |