THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased from £4,185,919 to £4,063,225 during the year, driven by a net expenditure of £122,694 against investment income of £203,163. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £207,712 and restricted funds of £3,855,513, with no stated reserves policy target defined in the filing. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr F S Jackson OBE FCCA, a trustee, received fees during the year amounting to £9,000 (2024: £9,000) in respect of professional work for the Foundation, not related to his duties as a trustee.” — page 15
“Mr F S Jackson OBE FCCA, a trustee, received fees during the year amounting to £9,000 (2024: £9,000) in respect of professional work for the Foundation, not related to his duties as a trustee.” — page 15
Trustees
- JOHN HAROLD COOKE JPchair
- FRANK JACKSON OBE
- KATHERINE COATES
- LAURA LUCY COOKE
- PHILIP JOHN COOKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £203k | £233k |
| 05/04/2024 | £195k | £233k |
| 05/04/2023 | £214k | £258k |
| 05/04/2022 | £206k | £243k |
| 05/04/2021 | £216k | £237k |
Common questions
Is THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total net assets decreased from £4,185,919 to £4,063,225 during the year, driven by a net expenditure of £122,694 against investment income of £203,163. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £207,712 and restricted funds of £3,855,513, with no stated reserves policy target defined in the filing. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £300k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE STORZ CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| Evergreen Care UK | 1 | £500 |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £0 |