THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION
The objects of the charity are to make grants for charitable purposes to other charities and individuals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £211,620, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet day-to-day requirements. The charity reported a net expenditure of £798,896 for the year, primarily driven by a significant unrealized loss on its investment portfolio, although it remains fully funded with total net assets of £14.66 million.
What the accounts disclose
“In the opinion of the trustees the level of general reserves at the Balance Sheet date was sufficient and suitable to maintain adequate working capital to meet the day to day requirements of the trust.” — page 5
“During the year, a grant in the sum of £2,500 (2024 - £5,000) was made to The Ridley Foundation, a UK Registered Charity of which Professor David Spalton is a Trustee.” — page 23
“At the Trustees' Meeting held in November 2024 Mr Richard Griffiths was presented with a gift costing £425 on the occasion of his retirement as Trustee and Chair of the Charity” — page 23
“During the year, a grant in the sum of £2,500 (2024 - £5,000) was made to The Ridley Foundation, a UK Registered Charity of which Professor David Spalton is a Trustee.” — page 23
“At the Trustees' Meeting held in November 2024 Mr Richard Griffiths was presented with a gift costing £425 on the occasion of his retirement as Trustee and Chair of the Charity” — page 23
“During the year, a grant in the sum of £2,500 (2024 - £5,000) was made to The Ridley Foundation, a UK Registered Charity of which Professor David Spalton is a Trustee.” — page 23
“At the Trustees' Meeting held in November 2024 Mr Richard Griffiths was presented with a gift costing £425 on the occasion of his retirement as Trustee and Chair of the Charity” — page 23
Trustees
- ANNE ELIZABETH ELY
- Dr DAVID JOHN SPALTON
- Edmiston MacGregor MacQuarrie
- Emma Griffiths
- Peter Ely
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £444k | £532k |
| 05/04/2024 | £429k | £433k |
| 05/04/2023 | £398k | £453k |
| 05/04/2022 | £384k | £389k |
| 05/04/2021 | £346k | £412k |
Common questions
Is THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £211,620, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet day-to-day requirements. The charity reported a net expenditure of £798,896 for the year, primarily driven by a significant unrealized loss on its investment portfolio, although it remains fully funded with total net assets of £14.66 million. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Harrison Holt.
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| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £991k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |
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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 ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | £444k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JOHN MOORES FOUNDATION | £613k | £60,000 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | £261k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOSTAFAVI FOUNDATION | £144k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EMES FOUNDATION | £396k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |