THE GILBERT AND EILEEN EDGAR FOUNDATION
Makes grants to other charities / voluntary bodies
Objects
FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE WITH PREFERENCE TO ALL OR ANY OF THE PURPOSES FOLLOWING: (A) THE PROMOTION OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SCIENCE IN ALL FORMS. (B) THE HELPING OF THE YOUNG THE OLD AND THE NEEDY. (C) THE RAISING OF THE ARTISTIC TASTE OF THE PUBLIC WHETHER IN RELATION TO MUSIC DRAMA OPERA PAINTING SCULPTURE OR OTHERWIDE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FNE ARTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and endowment funds of £1,663,690, with unrestricted funds at £79,321. The trustees report a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's reserves policy indicates an intention to spend all available income each year and reduce the balance of unspent income.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income and endowments 80,226 - 80,226 83,499” — page 8
“The Trustees generally aim to maintain their level of grant making and intend to continue to spend all available income each year and reduce the balance of unspent income.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £80k | £83k |
| 05/04/2024 | £83k | £94k |
| 05/04/2023 | £90k | £93k |
| 05/04/2022 | £84k | £89k |
| 05/04/2021 | £70k | £100k |
Common questions
Is THE GILBERT AND EILEEN EDGAR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and endowment funds of £1,663,690, with unrestricted funds at £79,321. The trustees report a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's reserves policy indicates an intention to spend all available income each year and reduce the balance of unspent income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.