THE SIR JOHN FISHER FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £2,090,002 at the end of the period, derived entirely from donations transferred from predecessor trusts. The trustees' reserves policy is to maintain the capital value of these assets while distributing the majority of annual income to charitable causes. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' reserves policy is to maintain the capital value of the assets received from the Sir John Fisher Foundation and Lady Maria Fisher Foundation and to distribute the majority of each year's income to charitable causes in line with the grantmaking priorities.” — page 5
“During the period, donations of £1,794,405 were received from the Lady Maria Fisher Foundation.” — page 17
“During the period, donations of £295,471 were received from the Sir John Fisher Foundation.” — page 17
“During the period, donations of £1,794,405 were received from the Lady Maria Fisher Foundation.” — page 17
“During the period, donations of £295,471 were received from the Sir John Fisher Foundation.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2025)
Trustees
- Dr David Hart Jacksonchair
- Andrew Keith Turner
- Elizabeth Sophie Schofield Steinhart
- Grace Isobel Mercer
- Graham Paul Servante
- JULIE ELIZABETH BARTON
- Susan Patricia Jenkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE SIR JOHN FISHER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £2,090,002 at the end of the period, derived entirely from donations transferred from predecessor trusts. The trustees' reserves policy is to maintain the capital value of these assets while distributing the majority of annual income to charitable causes. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by CWR.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £800 |