THE GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
The Grant Thornton Foundation is a charity dedicated to making a positive impact on our communities through strategic funding and support of charities. The Foundation is a tangible demonstration of our values, our dedication to social impact and our commitment to creating a better future for all.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £162,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £285,347. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £20,000, meaning current reserves are significantly above this threshold. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation does not commit to making repeat grants to its charity partners and the Trustees consider that the target for unrestricted reserves, after any designations, should be approximately £20,000, to cover a year's worth of operational costs and the reasonable professional services costs associated with a winding down of the Foundation.” — page 6
“During the year, the Trustees made donations to the charity totalling £4,437 (2025: £6,100). These donations were made voluntarily and without any conditions attached. Also, during the year, the charity received donations totalling £144,118 (2025: £102,000) from Grant Thornton UK, an organisation from which the charity received key management personnel services. In addition, Grant Thornton UK, paid £nil (2025: £1,560) in costs on behalf of the charity which have been classified as an additional donation.” — page 16
Trustees
- Fiona Beighton
- Jenn Barnett
- Kathleen Campbell
- Kevin James Coates
- Lynne Drury
- Paul Kasina Rao
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £364k | £202k |
| 31/03/2025 | £203k | £80k |
Common questions
Is THE GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £162,445 for the year ended 31 March 2026, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £285,347. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £20,000, meaning current reserves are significantly above this threshold. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
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- THE GRANT FOUNDATION
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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 GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION | £364k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GRANT FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | £490k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRAFF FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |