KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION
As a family foundation our object is:"To further such charitable purposes (charitable under English law) as the trustees see fit from time to time through the provision of grants."Our grant making policy and procedure sets out how the trustees decide on causes to fund.
Objects
TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (CHARITABLE UNDER ENGLISH LAW) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Kent Family Foundation is in a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £2,132,633, despite reporting a net deficit of £66,621 for the period. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern and note that investment losses have been recouped. The charity relies heavily on donations from family members and connected trusts to fund its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trust to make grants out of the dividend and interest income received on the foundation’s investments.” — page 4
“In the period, cash donations were received from trustee, Mr. Nicholas Kent, amounting to £322,702.” — page 14
“Non-cash donations were received in the period from the Nick and Lisa Kent Charitable Trust amounting to £1,877,128. Mr. Nicholas Kent and Mrs Lisa Kent are both trustees in the Charitable Trust.” — page 14
“In the period, cash donations were received from trustee, Mr. Nicholas Kent, amounting to £322,702.” — page 14
“Non-cash donations were received in the period from the Nick and Lisa Kent Charitable Trust amounting to £1,877,128. Mr. Nicholas Kent and Mrs Lisa Kent are both trustees in the Charitable Trust.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses 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
- Nicholas Robin Kentchair
- Christopher John Kent
- Laura Elizabeth Kent
- Lisa Kent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.2m | £10k |
Common questions
Is KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Kent Family Foundation is in a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £2,132,633, despite reporting a net deficit of £66,621 for the period. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern and note that investment losses have been recouped. The charity relies heavily on donations from family members and connected trusts to fund its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £43.3m |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.6m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500k |
| THE BROOK TRUST | 1 | £368k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £270k |
Charities like this
- KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- Family Fund Trust
- KENT RELIANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION
- THE KENT TRUST
- THE I.T.S. FAMILY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £4.5m | — | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| Family Fund Trust | £44.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| KENT RELIANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £339k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | £172k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KENT TRUST | £37k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |