CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £54,871,724, driven by strong investment performance and fundraising income. The charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £1,581,666, which are significantly above its stated policy target of six months of overhead and staff costs (£524,106). The trustees have set a planned deficit budget for 2026 to reduce these high reserves and increase grant-making.
What the accounts disclose
“Micky Khurana is a current Governor to Cripplegate Foundation and is also a trustee of Hanley Crouch Community Association. Hanley Crouch Community Association received three grants during 2025: an Islington Food Fund grant of £2,500, and two Make It Happen Grants, each for £500. Micky Khurana was not part of the decision-making panel for any of these grants awarded.” — page 47
“During the year, the Foundation received donations to Islington Giving totalling £1,500 (2024: £566) from four Governors, without conditions that would require the Foundation to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 47
“Micky Khurana is a current Governor to Cripplegate Foundation and is also a trustee of Hanley Crouch Community Association. Hanley Crouch Community Association received three grants during 2025: an Islington Food Fund grant of £2,500, and two Make It Happen Grants, each for £500. Micky Khurana was not part of the decision-making panel for any of these grants awarded.” — page 47
“During the year, the Foundation received donations to Islington Giving totalling £1,500 (2024: £566) from four Governors, without conditions that would require the Foundation to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.” — page 47
“At the same time, it appointed Cripplegate Foundation Limited (a company limited by guarantee with Company Registration no. 6129936), which had been incorporated in February 2007, as the sole corporate trustee of Cripplegate Foundation.”
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION LIMITED Companies House 06129936
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/08/2025)
Trustees
- CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION LTD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.5m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.9m | £3.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.7m | £3.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.3m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased to £54,871,724, driven by strong investment performance and fundraising income. The charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £1,581,666, which are significantly above its stated policy target of six months of overhead and staff costs (£524,106). The trustees have set a planned deficit budget for 2026 to reduce these high reserves and increase grant-making. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
Who funds CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £110k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |