THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION
Latest income
£2.0m
Latest spending
£23.9m
Registered
1972
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that staff costs were net of contributions recovered from related Laing Family Trusts, resulting in a net cost of £102,748. The Foundation shares four full-time staff members with these connected trusts. Employment costs outstanding at year-end amounted to £58,441.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £110,001 - £120,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £76k)
“One employee received emoluments in the £110,000 - £120,000 band during the year” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received emoluments in the £110,000 - £120,000 band during the year” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Paula Joan Stephanie Blacker — Chair
- Rev. Charles Edward Burch — Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£2.0m
Total spending
£23.9m
Cost of raising funds
£124k
Reserves (reported)
£44.5m
Employees
4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/08/2026)
Trustees
- Rev CHARLES EDWARD BURCHchair
- Alison Claire Laing
- Dr Frederick Terence Wyndham Weller Lewis
- SIMON WEBLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.0m | £23.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.2m | £3.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.3m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.1m | £4.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.1m | £4.6m |
Common questions
Is THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that staff costs were net of contributions recovered from related Laing Family Trusts, resulting in a net cost of £102,748. The Foundation shares four full-time staff members with these connected trusts. Employment costs outstanding at year-end amounted to £58,441. Its FY2024 accounts were audited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £750 |