THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Charity is established to create a fund for the benefit or furtherance of such charitable purposes, charitable institutions or charitable foundations on such terms in such manner and in such shares and proportions as the Trustees may from time to time determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,292,237 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £6,089,358. The Trustees consider the financial position to be sound, noting that reserves provide sufficient funds to cover management costs and allow scope for carrying out charitable objects. The charity reported a net income of £202,879 for the year, derived from investment gains and income.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has no endowment funds so all its reserves are unrestricted and the balance at year end was £6,292,237 (2024: £6,089,358). This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration costs and allows the Trustees scope for carrying out the objects of the charity.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2021)
Trustees
- JWJ RITBLAT
- Michael George Cohen
- NSJ RITBLAT
- Sir John Ritblat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £267k | £177k |
| 05/04/2024 | £286k | £126k |
| 05/04/2023 | £212k | £130k |
| 05/04/2022 | £46k | £196k |
| 05/04/2021 | £2.6m | £72k |
Common questions
Is THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,292,237 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £6,089,358. The Trustees consider the financial position to be sound, noting that reserves provide sufficient funds to cover management costs and allow scope for carrying out charitable objects. The charity reported a net income of £202,879 for the year, derived from investment gains and income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BKL Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £92k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
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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 SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | £267k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BLAIR TRUST FUND | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| T & S TRUST FUND | £334k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND TRUST FUND | £220k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RUBIN FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |