EDGE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £0.08m for the year, driven by expenditure of £1.7m against income of £0.5m, though this was partially offset by investment gains. The trustees confirm that current resources provide sufficient financial strength to withstand a significant downturn, and the auditor found no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Following a recent review of the charity’s financial performance and position, the board agreed to reduce the reserves policy from 24 months operating costs to £1.5m cash reserves.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Elaine Ann Lilley MBEchair
- Amma Anderson
- Andrew Lloyd Stevens
- Charles Russell Rollason
- Christopher Andrew Winch
- PAULINE YVETTE DANIYAN
- Professor Ann-Marie Bathmaker
- Professor Dame Alison Margaret Peacock
- Rebecca Joanne Garrod-Waters
- Stephen Robert Hatcher
- Toby Sebastien Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £544k | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £703k | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £611k | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £655k | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is EDGE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £0.08m for the year, driven by expenditure of £1.7m against income of £0.5m, though this was partially offset by investment gains. The trustees confirm that current resources provide sufficient financial strength to withstand a significant downturn, and the auditor found no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.2m |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £674k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £363k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £335k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £300k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |