THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £129,052,551, with a general reserve of £1,908,108. The trustees aim to maintain a general reserve equivalent to twelve months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, noting that the current net requirement for 2025/26 operating costs is £4,180,583. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £150,001 - £160,000 1”
“The current net requirement for the 2025/26 operating costs is £4,180,583; the General Reserve is £3,351,553; the charity additionally holds reserves of £1,908,108; together these sums adequately meet this requirement.”
“During the year, the Foundation received a deed of covenant distribution from its subsidiary, HMF Enterprises Ltd of £64,432 (2024 - £555,651). A recharge totalling £91,373 (2024 - £123,013) was made to the subsidiary for costs paid by the Foundation.” — page 64
“The Henry Moore Foundation has a wholly owned trading subsidiary company, HMF Enterprises Limited (Company Number 1262112)” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £140,001 - £150,000 (FY2024) to £150,001 - £160,000 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01255762
- Trading subsidiary: HMF ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 01262112
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Townend
- Courtney Jasmine Martin
- David Isaac
- Dr Antonia Bostrom
- Dr Lesley Rowena Sherratt
- Ella Mary Snell
- Hammad Nasar
- Helen Featherstone
- Jennifer Lomax
- Leonard Dunne
- Martin Barden
- PAMELA RAYNOR
- Sarah Hemsley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £8.0m | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £8.9m | £6.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.6m | £5.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.2m | £5.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.2m | £5.0m |
Common questions
Is THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £129,052,551, with a general reserve of £1,908,108. The trustees aim to maintain a general reserve equivalent to twelve months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, noting that the current net requirement for 2025/26 operating costs is £4,180,583. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band.