THE CHAMPNISS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £7,272,234, driven by a significant legacy of £1,030,129 received from the estate of Mr Alfred Bertram Champniss. The charity reports minimal annual running costs and retains most free reserves for future charitable objectives, with no stated reserves policy target or material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Jonathan Lane's firm, J.S. Lane gr, Co Solicitors are a service provider for the Charity and the finn is paid a commercial rate for its services.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Barnaby Daniel Alexander Welch
- JONATHAN SEABORNE LANE
- RICHARD NEVILLE HOBSON MA OXON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £328k | £370k |
| 05/04/2024 | £989k | £199k |
| 05/04/2023 | £208k | £256k |
| 05/04/2022 | £180k | £80k |
| 05/04/2021 | £182k | £130k |
Common questions
Is THE CHAMPNISS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £7,272,234, driven by a significant legacy of £1,030,129 received from the estate of Mr Alfred Bertram Champniss. The charity reports minimal annual running costs and retains most free reserves for future charitable objectives, with no stated reserves policy target or material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £594k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |