THE CORNERCROFT FOUNDATION LTD
Looking to provide financial grants to charities and organisations who are working to alleviate poverty. This is mainly in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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RELIEF OF POVERTYTO PREVENT OR ALLEVIATE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES GLOBALLY BY OFFERING OR FACILITATING EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AIMED AT HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BECOME SELF-RELIANT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £366,108 for the period, with unrestricted reserves standing at the same figure. This amount is significantly above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £75,000. The trustees are satisfied that these reserves are sufficient to meet obligations and provide financial stability for future activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year amounted to £375,000, comprising charitable donations.” — page 5
“the reserves target will be set at £75,000 which is equal to three to six months’ worth of expected expenditure.”
“P Ellis, a trustee director, loaned the charity £5,100 during the period, free of interest. The charity had repaid this loan by the period end.” — page 15
“During the period, the charity received donations of £300,000 from trustees, on which £75,000 of gift aid was claimed.” — page 15
“P Ellis, a trustee director, loaned the charity £5,100 during the period, free of interest. The charity had repaid this loan by the period end.” — page 15
“During the period, the charity received donations of £300,000 from trustees, on which £75,000 of gift aid was claimed.” — page 15
“P Ellis, a trustee director, loaned the charity £5,100 during the period, free of interest. The charity had repaid this loan by the period end.” — page 15
“During the period, the charity received donations of £300,000 from trustees, on which £75,000 of gift aid was claimed.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- 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 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Paul Grant Ellischair
- GEOFFREY PAUL HOWLETT
- KAROL LYNNE ELLIS
- ROSALYN CLAIRE BEECH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £375k | £9k |
Common questions
Is THE CORNERCROFT FOUNDATION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £366,108 for the period, with unrestricted reserves standing at the same figure. This amount is significantly above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £75,000. The trustees are satisfied that these reserves are sufficient to meet obligations and provide financial stability for future activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HURDALE CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £1.8m |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £366k |
Charities like this
- THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST
- UK FUND FOR CHARITIES
- THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION
- THINK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE GOLDCREST FOUNDATION
- MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CORNERCROFT FOUNDATION LTD | £375k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK FUND FOR CHARITIES | £4.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION | £520k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THINK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GOLDCREST FOUNDATION | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |