THE NORMAN COLLISSON FOUNDATION
The general promotion, advancement and encouragement of surgical and medical science, together with medical studies and research.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £6,186,528 at the year end, with total assets of £6,490,217 held primarily in quoted investments. The charity reported a net operating deficit of £25,515 for the year, driven by a new grant commitment, but recorded an overall surplus of £509,109 due to investment gains. The trustees confirm adequate resources for future operations and maintain a policy of not committing funds unless monies are in place.
What the accounts disclose
“The income is derived from interest and dividends arising from investments made on behalf of the Charity by an independent financial management Company.”
“The Trustees will not commit funds for any donations, unless monies are in place or the receipt of same is definite. The Trustees always ensure that funds are available for overheads for at least one future year.” — page 10
Trustees
- ROBERT CLIVE MARLOW COLLISSONchair
- JOHN GIBSON HELLER
- PROFESSOR ANDREW JONATHAN CARR
- SARAH ELIZABETH COLLISSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £121k | £499k |
| 05/04/2024 | £160k | £186k |
| 05/04/2023 | £238k | £60k |
| 05/04/2022 | £119k | £440k |
| 05/04/2021 | £108k | £267k |
Common questions
Is THE NORMAN COLLISSON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £6,186,528 at the year end, with total assets of £6,490,217 held primarily in quoted investments. The charity reported a net operating deficit of £25,515 for the year, driven by a new grant commitment, but recorded an overall surplus of £509,109 due to investment gains. The trustees confirm adequate resources for future operations and maintain a policy of not committing funds unless monies are in place. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £258k |
| JEREMY COLLER FOUNDATION | 1 | £230k |
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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 NORMAN COLLISSON FOUNDATION | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Coller Family Foundation | £230k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NIALLS FOUNDATION | £912k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NICHOLLS SPINAL INJURY FOUNDATION | £262k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE COLT FOUNDATION | £1.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEDEL - COLLINGS FOUNDATION | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |