THE KENNEDY LEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trust supports projects and causes which will improve and enrich the lives of all parts of society. It expects to become involved in a wide range of activities, able to provide several forms of support and will consider the funding of capital projects, and running costs. It is non-political and non-religious in nature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £24,766,135 at the balance sheet date, maintaining a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees report no going concern issues, noting that the trust holds healthy cash reserves and fairly liquid investments to shelter against unforeseen events.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 11
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- CAROLE BERMANchair
- ALEXANDER MICHAEL SORKIN
- ANGELA LUCILLE SORKIN
- ANTHONY FOUX
- BENJAMIN GOLDKORN
- GEOFFREY GOLDKORN
- JACOB SORKIN
- Joshua Segal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £690k | £429k |
| 31/03/2024 | £630k | £610k |
| 31/03/2023 | £495k | £449k |
| 31/03/2022 | £483k | £414k |
| 31/03/2021 | £503k | £635k |
Common questions
Is THE KENNEDY LEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £24,766,135 at the balance sheet date, maintaining a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees report no going concern issues, noting that the trust holds healthy cash reserves and fairly liquid investments to shelter against unforeseen events. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS' CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- KTRUST LIMITED
- THE KENNEDY TRUST FOR RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH
- THE KAUFMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- KIDS TRUST
- SOLI AND LEAH KELATY FAMILY TRUST FUND
- THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KENNEDY LEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST | £690k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KTRUST LIMITED | £240k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KENNEDY TRUST FOR RHEUMATOLOGY RESEARCH | £11.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KAUFMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| KIDS TRUST | £57k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SOLI AND LEAH KELATY FAMILY TRUST FUND | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |