THE CAROLE AND GEOFFREY LAWSON FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £9,652,499, supported by investment income of £438,026 and charitable expenditure of £380,758. The trustees report that they do not consider it appropriate to determine a specific reserves level, intending instead to progressively distribute funds. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, donations of £1,450 (2024: £10,800) were made to My Active Health CIO, a charity in which E C S Lawson is a co-trustee.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2022)
Trustees
- DANIELLA SHARON LAWSON
- DAVID RALPH HAEEMS
- EDWARD COLIN SAMUEL LAWSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £466k | £381k |
| 05/04/2024 | £459k | £405k |
| 05/04/2023 | £415k | £380k |
| 05/04/2022 | £580k | £836k |
| 05/04/2021 | £640k | £330k |
Common questions
Is THE CAROLE AND GEOFFREY LAWSON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased to £9,652,499, supported by investment income of £438,026 and charitable expenditure of £380,758. The trustees report that they do not consider it appropriate to determine a specific reserves level, intending instead to progressively distribute funds. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by ESW Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £300k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £150 |