THE MICHAEL KIRK AND NOREEN BLYTH-WHITELOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The charity operates as a grant-making charity only
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, THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE OBJECTS:THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY;THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR THE SAVING OF LIVES;THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE; ANDSUCH 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 unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £4,156,335.63, driven by a legacy from the Settlor, while total expenditure was £111,418.07. The trustees consider it prudent to retain these reserves to maintain current and future anticipated levels of expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The estate of Michael Kirk Blyth-Whitelock 4,346,517.80” — page 21
“The trustees consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be retained to produce an overall return (including income and long-term capital appreciation) sufficient to maintain the current and future anticipated level of expenditure, including donations and all expenses.” — page 7
“During the year the Foundation made a donation of £10,000 to Racing to Relate, a charity of which there are common Trustees.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- 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 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Mileschair
- ADRIAN JOHN CHARLES PRATT
- Charlotte Henrietta Gaylyn Howard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.4m | £111k |
| 31/03/2024 | £6k | £15 |
Common questions
Is THE MICHAEL KIRK AND NOREEN BLYTH-WHITELOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £4,156,335.63, driven by a legacy from the Settlor, while total expenditure was £111,418.07. The trustees consider it prudent to retain these reserves to maintain current and future anticipated levels of expenditure. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Burgess Hodgson Audit Limited.
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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 MICHAEL KIRK AND NOREEN BLYTH-WHITELOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £4.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MITCHELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £40k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORMAN WALKER TRUST | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILLWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MUCKLOW CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MICHAEL & NICOLA SACHER CHARITABLE TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |