THE VERNON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
To advance charitable purposes (as pertains to the laws of England and Wales) in particular but not limited to the prevention and relief of poverty alongside community development, within the wider region of Stockport, Cheshire & Greater Manchester by means of grants and awards, to charities and other such organisations that provide public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is strong, with unrestricted reserves of £117,969.88 held to meet committed expenditure. The charity does not operate a formal reserves policy but maintains sufficient funds to cover donations and expenses. There are no funds in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding its continuation as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity does not operate a formal policy on reserves but at all times will maintain sufficient reserves to meet committed expenditure and donations made by the trust.”
Trustees
- Paul Brearleychair
- Andrew Smith
- Ian Robert Wilson
- MARK LEE
- Susan Holden O'Brien
- Tracey Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £161k | £43k |
| 31/08/2024 | £161k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE VERNON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is strong, with unrestricted reserves of £117,969.88 held to meet committed expenditure. The charity does not operate a formal reserves policy but maintains sufficient funds to cover donations and expenses. There are no funds in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding its continuation as a going concern.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £70k |
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| POWER TO CHANGE TRUST | 1 | £129k |
| BACK ON THE MAP LIMITED | 1 | £53k |
| THE SIMON & ELIZABETH BATEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £26k |
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
- THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION
- Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire
- THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS FOR LANCASHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE VERNON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £2.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | £956k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | £3.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |