THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased slightly to £47,454,640 from £47,605,331 in the prior year, driven by a significant net expenditure in the Expendable Endowment Fund. The Trustees maintain that free reserves are sufficient to continue delivering core work, noting that asset values materially exceed liabilities. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds of twelve months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“Mr G J Holbourn who was a trustee until 10th January 2024 received fees for accountancy advisory services of £16,840 (2023: £13,005).” — page 23
“During the year, the charity awarded a grant of £10,000 (2023: £10,000) to The Stour Music Festival Limited. Mr G J Holbourn, who was a trustee of The Rothermere Foundation until 10th January 2024 and is also a Trustee of The Stour Music Festival Limited.” — page 23
“Mr G J Holbourn who was a trustee until 10th January 2024 received fees for accountancy advisory services of £16,840 (2023: £13,005).” — page 23
“During the year, the charity awarded a grant of £10,000 (2023: £10,000) to The Stour Music Festival Limited. Mr G J Holbourn, who was a trustee of The Rothermere Foundation until 10th January 2024 and is also a Trustee of The Stour Music Festival Limited.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- RT HON VISCOUNT JONATHAN ROTHERMEREchair
- THE VISCOUNTESS CLAUDIA ROTHERMERE
- VYVYAN PETER WILFRED HARMSWORTH LVO
- Vere Richard Jonathan Harold Harmsworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £785k | £2.5m |
| 30/09/2024 | £1.4m | £3.4m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.4m | £883k |
| 30/09/2022 | £40.4m | £1.1m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.2m | £824k |
Common questions
Is THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total net assets decreased slightly to £47,454,640 from £47,605,331 in the prior year, driven by a significant net expenditure in the Expendable Endowment Fund. The Trustees maintain that free reserves are sufficient to continue delivering core work, noting that asset values materially exceed liabilities. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £530k |