THE BLAIR FOUNDATION
Donations to be made to charities. The emphasis being on charities supporting wildlife, young people and medical issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves increased significantly to £240,830 from £29,908 in the prior year, supported by investment income of £25,897 and transactions yielding £347,139. The Trustees consider the charity's finances to be in a strong position with adequate funds to meet current liabilities. Grants paid to charities totaled £104,550, representing a slight increase in charitable support compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the intention of the Trustees to maintain the capital of the trust so as to provide a continuing, and hopefully increasing, stream of income.” — page 5
Trustees
- ALAN THOMAS THORNTON
- Fiona Peta Thornton
- JENNIFER MARY THORNTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £26k | £119k |
| 05/04/2024 | £28k | £123k |
| 05/04/2023 | £28k | £127k |
| 05/04/2022 | £22k | £96k |
| 05/04/2021 | £23k | £114k |
Common questions
Is THE BLAIR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves increased significantly to £240,830 from £29,908 in the prior year, supported by investment income of £25,897 and transactions yielding £347,139. The Trustees consider the charity's finances to be in a strong position with adequate funds to meet current liabilities. Grants paid to charities totaled £104,550, representing a slight increase in charitable support compared to the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BLAIR FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BLAIR FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include CORAM LIFE EDUCATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | FY2025 | £2k | Provision of Life Education workshops in schools in the Bristol area |
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | FY2024 | £1k | Provision of Life Education workshops in schools within Bristol |