THE JONATHAN TOWLER FOUNDATION
The objective of the charity is to pay its income to or for such charitable institutions or purposes as the trustees see fit.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS PURPOSE OR PURPOSES IN SUCH SHARES BETWEEN THEM IF MORE THAN ONE AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's net assets increased to £2,526,749 at the year end, up from £2,082,182 in the previous year. The trustees report that the charity derives its income from investment assets and maintains a policy of reinvesting surpluses to support future donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees policy is to apply the income year on year as it is received, so that expenditure broadly matches the income received. Where there is a surplus income over expenditure the amount is reinvested for future income growth which will enable the Foundation to potentially make greater donations in the future.” — page 4
“At 5 April 2026, £675 (2025: £nil) was due to the charity from one of the trustees.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Investment
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2023 (received 10/12/2024, 309 days after the 05/02/2024 due date).
Trustees
- JILL E ROBINSON
- MARGARET RUTH POWER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £99k | £97k |
| 05/04/2025 | £108k | £110k |
| 05/04/2024 | £126k | £121k |
| 05/04/2023 | £118k | £119k |
| 05/04/2022 | £109k | £112k |
Common questions
Is THE JONATHAN TOWLER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's net assets increased to £2,526,749 at the year end, up from £2,082,182 in the previous year. The trustees report that the charity derives its income from investment assets and maintains a policy of reinvesting surpluses to support future donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially non-compliant. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KEEPING ABREAST | 1 | £4k |
| THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE JOAN TURNER FOUNDATION
- THE JULIAN TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE LANGTREE TRUST
- ANNESLEY (CLW) TRUST
- THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY
- THE I S A CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JONATHAN TOWLER FOUNDATION | £99k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOAN TURNER FOUNDATION | £31k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JULIAN TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LANGTREE TRUST | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANNESLEY (CLW) TRUST | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | £792k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |