THE JEAN SHANKS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £28,833,794, supported by a net gain on investments of £2,258,464 and total incoming resources of £666,320. The trustees report that the foundation maintains a minimum reserves policy of £15m, a level which was maintained throughout the year, and the independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year save for Mr Eric Rothbarth who was paid a fee of £25,000 (2023: £21,600) for his services managing the Foundation on a day to day basis.” — page 20
“It is planned that this level of expenditure can be maintained in the future with a minimum amount of reserves at £15m. This level of reserves was maintained throughout the year.”
“None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year save for Mr Eric Rothbarth who was paid a fee of £25,000 (2023: £21,600) for his services managing the Foundation on a day to day basis.” — page 20
“During the year, included within grants payable is £861,429 (2023: £534,025). These amounts represent grants which are payable to The Pathological Society of Great Britain & Ireland, who then grant these amounts to the institutions, under the terms of agreement.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ERIC WALTER ROTHBARTHchair
- ALISTAIR TAYLOR JONES
- Dr JULIAN COLIN AXE
- ERIC ROTHBARTH
- Helen Louise Munn OBE
- PROFESSOR ADRIENNE FLANAGAN
- PROFESSOR SIR JAMES CRESSEE ELPHINSTONE UNDERWOOD
- PROFESSOR SIR NICHOLAS WRIGHT
- Professor Elizabeth MacGregor
- Professor Humphrey Hodgson
- Professor Mark jOHAN ArenDs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £609k | £577k |
| 31/03/2024 | £666k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £494k | £664k |
| 31/03/2022 | £467k | £643k |
| 31/03/2021 | £357k | £952k |
Common questions
Is THE JEAN SHANKS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that net assets increased to £28,833,794, supported by a net gain on investments of £2,258,464 and total incoming resources of £666,320. The trustees report that the foundation maintains a minimum reserves policy of £15m, a level which was maintained throughout the year, and the independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HW Fisher LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE JEAN SHANKS FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.
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