THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
The charity's primary aim is to support students of architecture through scholarships and bursaries. To this effect, an annual grant is made to the Architectural Association (Inc)'s programme of scholarships and bursaries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £110,498 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a significant gain on investments of £234,501. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,072,413, which is above the stated policy target of £200,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 132,173 83,041 215,214” — page 14
“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 £276,772 (2024: £264,772) 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 (2024: £7,500) for administrative support services.” — page 26
“During the year, the Foundation awarded grants totalling £276,772 (2024: £264,772) 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 (2024: £7,500) for administrative support services.” — page 26
“During the year, the Foundation awarded grants totalling £276,772 (2024: £264,772) 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 (2024: £7,500) for administrative support services.” — page 26
“During the year, the Foundation awarded grants totalling £276,772 (2024: £264,772) 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 (2024: £7,500) 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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £110,498 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a significant gain on investments of £234,501. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,072,413, which is above the stated policy target of £200,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 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 |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| BAIG WELFARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100 |
Charities like this
- THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
- THE COMPANY OF CHARTERED ARCHITECTS CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
- ARRAHMA FOUNDATION
- THE CHOIR SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BURSARY TRUST LIMITED
- The London Foundation for Banking & Finance
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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 ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION | £215k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) | £24.8m | £205,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMPANY OF CHARTERED ARCHITECTS CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARRAHMA FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHOIR SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BURSARY TRUST LIMITED | £322k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| The London Foundation for Banking & Finance | £587k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |