THE SIR SIGMUND STERNBERG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £927,731, which the trustees consider adequate to meet charitable commitments as they fall due. The charity's financial position is described as satisfactory, supported by significant investment property and share holdings, although the auditors issued a qualified opinion regarding the valuation of a major associated company investment.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain free reserves at a level considered adequate to provide sufficient funds to enable it to meet its charitable commitments as they fall due” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- DILWAR HUSSAIN
- JONATHAN RONALD KROPMAN
- Jeremy Simon Smilg
- MICHAEL V STERNBERG QC KCFO
- Martin Paisner CBE MA LLM
- NOAM TAMIR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £16.3m | £362k |
| 05/04/2024 | £380k | £405k |
| 05/04/2023 | £273k | £402k |
| 05/04/2022 | £273k | £345k |
| 05/04/2021 | £241k | £333k |
Common questions
Is THE SIR SIGMUND STERNBERG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £927,731, which the trustees consider adequate to meet charitable commitments as they fall due. The charity's financial position is described as satisfactory, supported by significant investment property and share holdings, although the auditors issued a qualified opinion regarding the valuation of a major associated company investment. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BKL Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M & E CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £15k |