THE SIR JOHN FISHER FOUNDATION
The Sir John Fisher Foundation invests in organisations that serve needs and grow ambitions in the areaaround Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Our focus is community projects, and opportunities which raiseaspirations in the arts, music and education.
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
Property (HM Land Registry)
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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by CWR.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- FURNESS MARITIME TRUST
- THE FISHER PARKINSON TRUST LIMITED
- CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- THE FYRISH FOUNDATION
- The Charles Godwin Foundation
- THE JOHN STRUTT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JOHN FISHER FOUNDATION | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FURNESS MARITIME TRUST | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FISHER PARKINSON TRUST LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £11.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Charles Godwin Foundation | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |