THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the foundation holds substantial free reserves of £275.2 million, significantly exceeding its stated policy target to maintain the Capital Fund at £200 million in real terms. The foundation reports adequate liquidity and no borrowings, with the Trustees satisfied that it has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Trustee’s policy to maintain the Fixed Asset Investments, otherwise known as the Capital Fund, at £200 million in real terms based on 30 November 2012” — page 31
“The Group consists of the Foundation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Justice Collaborations. Justice Collaborations was incorporated on 22 November 2019, is a company limited by guarantee and received charitable status on 17 January 2020.” — page 5
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ben Kernighan — Chair of the board
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- ALISON PICKUP
- Barbora Bukovska
- Benjamin Kernighan
- Chrisann Suzanne Jarrett MBE
- Fiona Mactaggart
- Maxine Thomas-Asante
- Sajjad Sabur
- Tamsin Evans
- Vivek Luthra
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £6.3m | £20.1m |
| 30/06/2024 | £10.3m | £16.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £11.9m | £13.8m |
| 30/06/2022 | £5.2m | £14.7m |
| 30/06/2021 | £5.3m | £11.0m |
Common questions
Is THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the foundation holds substantial free reserves of £275.2 million, significantly exceeding its stated policy target to maintain the Capital Fund at £200 million in real terms. The foundation reports adequate liquidity and no borrowings, with the Trustees satisfied that it has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Who funds THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST, THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £300k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £60k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £13k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £45k |
| THE ARNOLD BURTON 1998 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |