THE COOKS CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of unrestricted funds of £23,014, which was transferred to the Expendable Endowment Fund. Total net assets increased to £6,297,426, supported by investment income of £246,856 and donations of £27,506. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Worshipful Company of Cooks in London is a related party, by virtue of its right to appoint the Charity's trustees, and supplying certain services to the Charity, as described in the Report of the Trustees. During the year, the Charity received donations of £Nil (2024: £Nil) from the Worshipful Company of Cooks in London. At the year end, no amounts were owed to or from the Worshipful Company of Cooks in London.” — page 25
Trustees
- COMMODORE DAVID ANDREW HARRY MCGREGOR SMITH CBE
- Oliver HW Goodinge
- Paul Vivian Budd OBE
- Peter Andrew Philip Wright
- Simon John Fooks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £274k | £251k |
| 30/06/2024 | £278k | £240k |
| 30/06/2023 | £293k | £237k |
| 30/06/2022 | £306k | £231k |
| 30/06/2021 | £270k | £299k |
Common questions
Is THE COOKS CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of unrestricted funds of £23,014, which was transferred to the Expendable Endowment Fund. Total net assets increased to £6,297,426, supported by investment income of £246,856 and donations of £27,506. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN WEST | 1 | £4k |