THE GEORGE DREXLER FOUNDATION
Latest income
£275k
Latest spending
£314k
Registered
1967
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £150k for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a loss on investments. Unrestricted free reserves stand at £46k, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of no higher than £50k, though the trustees consider this level sufficient to fund ongoing grants and costs.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“These reserves currently stand at £46k which is just below this limit.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management services provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England
“During the year, support costs of £4,200 (2024: £0) were paid by the Royal College of Surgeons on behalf of The George Drexler Foundation. At the year end, £182,236 was owed to the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2024: £101,588). There were no further related party transactions.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- LEONTINE MEGAN DRESHERchair
- ALASTAIR COLLETT LLB
- LEELA KAPILA OBE FRCS
- MICHAEL ALAN EDGAR FRCS
- Nicola Extance-Vaughan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £275k | £314k |
| 30/06/2024 | £279k | £338k |
| 30/06/2023 | £254k | £341k |
| 30/06/2022 | £295k | £324k |
| 30/06/2021 | £248k | £277k |
Common questions
Is THE GEORGE DREXLER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £150k for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a loss on investments. Unrestricted free reserves stand at £46k, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of no higher than £50k, though the trustees consider this level sufficient to fund ongoing grants and costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | 1 | £216k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | 1 | £3k |
| WEST WICKHAM AND SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £520 |