THE J REGINALD CORAH FOUNDATION FUND
The trustees meet regularly throughout the year to consider appeals and other charitable causes brought to the attention of the trustees (where these comply with the "area of operation"). Donations are considered where strong local needs have been identified in accordance with the trust deed.
Objects
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF LEICESTER AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF EMPLOYEES AND EX-EMPLOYEES OF HOSIERY FIRMS CARRYING ON BUSINESS IN THE CITY OR COUNTY OF LEICESTER.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit in funds of £17,649 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £126,893 remain within the stated policy parameters of 50% to 150% of annual income, and the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Dividends £158,282” — page 4
“The Trustees’ policy is that a reserve fund should be retained to cover fluctuations in the Charity's income and grant applications. This reserve should be no less than 50% of the Gharity's annual income and no more than 150%.” — page 5
“During the year the Charity paid professional fees of £9,000 as follows: £9,000 — Corah and Corah Ltd, which is a limited company in which during the year to 31 March 2025, Peter Corah (D P Corah — trustee) is a Director.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- 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 31/03/2025
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 3
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £158k | £205k |
| 31/03/2024 | £175k | £188k |
| 31/03/2023 | £102k | £175k |
| 31/03/2022 | £111k | £107k |
| 31/03/2021 | £94k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE J REGINALD CORAH FOUNDATION FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit in funds of £17,649 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £126,893 remain within the stated policy parameters of 50% to 150% of annual income, and the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £3.8m |
| AHAVAS SHALOM TRUST | 1 | £8k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE J REGINALD CORAH FOUNDATION FUND | £158k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE BOTHWELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £123k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RORA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSENFELD CHARITABLE TRUST | £47k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| DHD FOUNDATION | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |