THE DAVID PICKFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The objectives of the foundation are set out in Clause 2 of the Deed which states that the trustees shall hold the trust fund and the income thereof to pay or apply the annual income of any part of the capital of the trust fund to, or for, such charitable institution, or institutions, or other charitable objects, or objects as the trustees shall from time to time at their discretion select
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £136,701 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £(4,681). Despite this, the trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient total funds of £1,517,709 to continue operations. The charity's primary risk is identified as its sole source of income being its investment portfolio.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees would anticipate holding unrestricted reserves equivalent to one year's average annual expenditure which currently amounts to £102,430” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2022)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/12/2022)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £28k | £125k |
| 05/04/2024 | £30k | £136k |
| 05/04/2023 | £31k | £160k |
| 05/04/2022 | £617k | £69k |
| 05/04/2021 | £7k | £67k |
Common questions
Is THE DAVID PICKFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £136,701 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £(4,681). Despite this, the trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient total funds of £1,517,709 to continue operations. The charity's primary risk is identified as its sole source of income being its investment portfolio. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.