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Background

The Foundation was created by deed of trust on 24 October 1962 in order to promote and establish the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

The primary trust of the Foundation was the holding of monies and donations "for the advancement of education by the establishing
in or near the City of Coventry a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½". Following the successful formation of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, a deed of
variation in 1965 allowed for an extension of the primary trust "for the purposes of the advancement of education by the establishment, maintenance and development in or near the City of Coventry of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and its educational activities".

Trustees

Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council (Chair of Trustees)	Neil Sachdev
Treasurer	Wayne Snow
Vice-Chancellor	Professor Stuart Croft
Pro-Vice-Chancellor	Professor David Leadley
Pro-Vice-Chancellor	Professor Lorenzo Frigerio
Independent Trustee	Louise Ainsworth
Independent Trustee	James Hunt

Current Activities 

The Foundation is an independent trust which supports the activities of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and its students. The Foundation
is an exempt charity as it is closely aligned with the University.

The Total Income for the Foundation in its financial statements was £2,011k for the year ended 31 July 2025 (£2,064k for the year ended 31 July 2024).

Its net assets as at 31 July 2025 were £36,371k (£35,264k at 31 July 2024).

Its results are included in the consolidated financial statements of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ which are available on the Finance Office webpage Financial Statements.

Endowments & Fundraising

The Foundation holds donations and endowments given for the benefit of the University.

One of the major endowments is the Lord Rootes Fund. This provides grants for students to encourage their personal development.

Property Interests

The Foundation provided the funding for the refurbishment of Students’ Union South Building.

Meetings of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation Trustees: Agenda and Papers

You can view copies of the latest meetings on webpage The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation: Agenda and Papers. Please note this area is restricted to Foundation Trustees and attendees only.

Contact Details: For any further information.

Sam McClenaghan (Secretary) Deputy Finance Director Finance Office Email:

David Mason (Assistant Secretary) Head of Finance Governance Finance Office Email:

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