THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £193,624 for the year, driven by a significant gain on investments of £281,376, despite a net expenditure on charitable activities. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,051,560, which is above the stated policy target of £200,000, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to retain free reserves of £200,000 and are satisfied that the current level of free reserves is in line with this policy.” — page 5
“During the year, the Foundation awarded grants totalling £264,772 (2023: £238,650) to Architectural Association (Incorporated) a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity Registration Number 311083) to help fund the studies of individuals as shown in note 4.” — page 26
“The Foundation also paid Architectural Association (Incorporated) a fee of £7,500 (2023: £7,350) for administrative support services.” — page 26
“During the year, the Foundation awarded grants totalling £264,772 (2023: £238,650) to Architectural Association (Incorporated) a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity Registration Number 311083) to help fund the studies of individuals as shown in note 4.” — page 26
“The Foundation also paid Architectural Association (Incorporated) a fee of £7,500 (2023: £7,350) for administrative support services.” — page 26
“During the year, the Foundation awarded grants totalling £264,772 (2023: £238,650) to Architectural Association (Incorporated) a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity Registration Number 311083) to help fund the studies of individuals as shown in note 4.” — page 26
“The Foundation also paid Architectural Association (Incorporated) a fee of £7,500 (2023: £7,350) for administrative support services.” — page 26
Trustees
- Nick Vinerchair
- Joanna Hermione Seager Bacon
- LAWRENCE MALCIC
- Murray Leonard Orr
- Stephen Augustine Mcguckin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £215k | £339k |
| 31/07/2024 | £238k | £326k |
| 31/07/2023 | £420k | £298k |
| 31/07/2022 | £250k | £282k |
| 31/07/2021 | £243k | £282k |
Common questions
Is THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £193,624 for the year, driven by a significant gain on investments of £281,376, despite a net expenditure on charitable activities. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,051,560, which is above the stated policy target of £200,000, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY OF CHARTERED ARCHITECTS CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | 1 | £673k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £21k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| KEREN TRUST | 1 | £4k |