The Ashley Family Foundation

Registered charity 288099 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE ASHLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE LAURA ASHLEY FOUNDATION

Latest income
£416k
Latest spending
£582k
Registered
1983
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £14,484,701, supported by a 4% growth in the investment portfolio value. Although charitable expenditure exceeded investment income, the overall fund balance grew due to significant investment gains. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 4% of the value of capital fund (held: £14.5m)
for 2024 - 2025, adopted a guideline of 4% of the value of capital fund as the amount available for administration expenditure and grants.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rental fees paid to The London Welsh Centre, where a family member of a Trustee serves on the Board.
£569 were paid in rental fees to The London Welsh Centre in respect of room hire. A family member of an Ashley Family Foundation Trustee is a serving member of the Board of Trustees at the Centre. — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£416k£582k
30/09/2024£437k£522k
30/09/2023£417k£760k
30/09/2022£357k£767k
30/09/2021£255k£685k

Common questions

Is The Ashley Family Foundation financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £14,484,701, supported by a 4% growth in the investment portfolio value. Although charitable expenditure exceeded investment income, the overall fund balance grew due to significant investment gains. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.

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