THE THORNTON FOUNDATION
The foundation's activities are the payment of grants to charitable institutions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £30,052 for the year ended 5th April 2025, driven by net investment gains of £41,804 which offset a deficit on operating activities. The unrestricted reserves stood at £5,080,829, providing a substantial financial position relative to its annual income of £73,580. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern with no stated policy for specific reserve levels other than meeting future commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- SUSAN JOY THORNTONchair
- ANTHONY HYMAN ISAACS
- HENRY DOMINIC CHICHELEY THORNTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £74k | £85k |
| 05/04/2024 | £71k | £13k |
| 05/04/2023 | £64k | £74k |
| 05/04/2022 | £67k | £72k |
| 05/04/2021 | £66k | £143k |
Common questions
Is THE THORNTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £30,052 for the year ended 5th April 2025, driven by net investment gains of £41,804 which offset a deficit on operating activities. The unrestricted reserves stood at £5,080,829, providing a substantial financial position relative to its annual income of £73,580. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern with no stated policy for specific reserve levels other than meeting future commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE THORNTON FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE THORNTON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Thornton Foundation Award |