THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £275,662 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £190,131. The trustees report that income was maintained and sufficient to meet a substantial number of grant requests, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed the Foundation's policy which is to maintain such sum as may be necessary to cover the cost of repairs and maintenance to its freehold property and also to enable it to respond to applications for grants as and when they are received.” — page 5
Trustees
- PATRICIA HELEN CONNOLLYchair
- CHRISTINE SYLVIA DEACON
- James Hardy
- MARTIN HOLGATE
- Michael Henry Cornes
- Michael John Gratton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £329k | £294k |
| 05/04/2024 | £320k | £279k |
| 05/04/2023 | £311k | £226k |
| 05/04/2022 | £298k | £291k |
| 05/04/2021 | £292k | £215k |
Common questions
Is THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £275,662 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £190,131. The trustees report that income was maintained and sufficient to meet a substantial number of grant requests, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Manningtons.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |