THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION
The charity is established to carry out all charitable objects, in any part of the world, within the legal meaning of the term, at the absolute discretion of the trustees.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £26.0m, which the trustees consider sufficient to accommodate principal risks. The charity holds a designated reserve of £18.25m for long-term objectives and maintains an endowment fund of £52.9m. Per the trustees' report, the charity has committed to grants payable of £11.5m, with £4.4m due in 2026, while net current assets stood at £1.1m.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the Charity's policy to retain reserves of a minimum of five years total expenditure excluding grants.” — page 6
“During the year, grants amounting to £150,694 (2024: £122,520) were awarded to Westminster Academy, of which Mr David Dangoor CBE DL is a trustee.” — page 27
“During the year, Monopro Limited, a company of which the trustees are directors, donated accountancy services estimated to amount to £52,315 (2024: £44,933).” — page 27
“During the year, grants amounting to £150,694 (2024: £122,520) were awarded to Westminster Academy, of which Mr David Dangoor CBE DL is a trustee.” — page 27
“During the year, Monopro Limited, a company of which the trustees are directors, donated accountancy services estimated to amount to £52,315 (2024: £44,933).” — page 27
“During the year, grants amounting to £150,694 (2024: £122,520) were awarded to Westminster Academy, of which Mr David Dangoor CBE DL is a trustee.” — page 27
“During the year, Monopro Limited, a company of which the trustees are directors, donated accountancy services estimated to amount to £52,315 (2024: £44,933).” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- DAVID ALAN EZRA DANGOOR
- MICHAEL ARTHUR JONATHAN DANGOOR
- MR ELIE BASIL VICTOR DANGOOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £8.0m | £5.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £7.9m | £7.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £8.2m | £6.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £7.2m | £4.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £7.0m | £6.5m |
Common questions
Is THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £26.0m, which the trustees consider sufficient to accommodate principal risks. The charity holds a designated reserve of £18.25m for long-term objectives and maintains an endowment fund of £52.9m. Per the trustees' report, the charity has committed to grants payable of £11.5m, with £4.4m due in 2026, while net current assets stood at £1.1m. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BKL Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 2 | £790k |
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £23.2m |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £3.1m |
| M AND R GROSS CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| M AND M FOUNDATION | 1 | £385k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £230k |
| MW (HO) FOUNDATION | 1 | £101k |
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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 EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | £8.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SAIFEE FOUNDATION OF EUROPE | £21.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SMS FOUNDATION | £229k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOSTAFAVI FOUNDATION | £144k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LAWS FOUNDATION | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |