THE EXETER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Registered charity 287738 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To assist in the provision for research and instruction in the humanities and sciences; the maintaining the quality of teaching and research; and to promote the education of scholars and the public by the assistance and support of the museum(s) within the University of Exeter.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £354,661, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £5,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity has sufficient funds to meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (92% of income)
“£324,525 (2024: £58,728) is represented by donations and legacies.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £5,000 (held: £355k)
“The Trustee considers that, given the transfer of much of the Foundation’s activities to the University of Exeter, a minimum level of free reserves is no longer required, with the exception of a sum £5,000 to meet any immediate administrative needs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The University of Exeter is the sole Corporate Trustee. The Foundation receives donated services (staff costs) from the University, recognized as income and expense. Amounts owed to the University are £32,210 (creditors) and £1,596 (debtors).
“All pay and other non-pay costs associated with administration of the Foundation are borne by the University of Exeter. Such costs are recognised as services donated by the University and form part of income in the Foundation with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense within the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by KPMG LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cornwall · Devon
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE EXETER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £354,661, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £5,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity has sufficient funds to meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KPMG LLP.
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