KENT FAMILY FOUNDATION
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
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?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE BROOK TRUST | 1 | £242k |
| JEREMY COLLER FOUNDATION | 1 | £230k |
| FRANK BRAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £45k |