THE MICHAEL HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
General Charitable Purposes supporting funding of specific projects relating to medical, scientific and educational research.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £694,673 were maintained at 31 May 2025, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 6 to 12 months of expenditure in line with their policy. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £50,969 for the year, supported by investment income of £270,861, while charitable grants awarded totaled £87,241.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year, Nicola Blake (Daughter of Morven Heller) was employed by the charity. She received remuneration of £24,420 (2024: £11,498).” — page 20
“Included in other debtors are five loans totalling £200,000 (2024: £200,000) to connected parties at an interest rate of 11% during the year interest amounting to £22,000 (2024: £22,000) was received.” — page 20
“During the year, Nicola Blake (Daughter of Morven Heller) was employed by the charity. She received remuneration of £24,420 (2024: £11,498).” — page 20
“Included in other debtors are five loans totalling £200,000 (2024: £200,000) to connected parties at an interest rate of 11% during the year interest amounting to £22,000 (2024: £22,000) was received.” — page 20
“During the year, Nicola Blake (Daughter of Morven Heller) was employed by the charity. She received remuneration of £24,420 (2024: £11,498).” — page 20
“Included in other debtors are five loans totalling £200,000 (2024: £200,000) to connected parties at an interest rate of 11% during the year interest amounting to £22,000 (2024: £22,000) was received.” — page 20
Trustees
- ANDREW ROBERT HELLER
- JOHN ALEXANDER HELLER
- LADY MORVEN HELLER
- W S TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £271k | £183k |
| 31/05/2024 | £273k | £159k |
| 31/05/2023 | £269k | £212k |
| 31/05/2022 | £238k | £341k |
| 31/05/2021 | £387k | £213k |
Common questions
Is THE MICHAEL HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £694,673 were maintained at 31 May 2025, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 6 to 12 months of expenditure in line with their policy. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £50,969 for the year, supported by investment income of £270,861, while charitable grants awarded totaled £87,241. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hart Shaw LLP.
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| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Care UK | 1 | £500 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £271k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SIMON HELLER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | £486k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MILLBY FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | £237k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | £235k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |