THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity is reliant on income from the Bonavero family and Gift Aid, with total income increasing to £8,834,184 in the year ended April 2025. Per the trustees' report, the Charity aims to spend the majority of its funds in the short term while maintaining prudent reserves, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,482,330 at year-end. The Charity does not actively fundraise and is funded annually by the Bonavero family.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to spend the majority of its funds in the short term whilst maintaining a prudent level of reserves to cover working capital and any emergency grants which may be required.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- ABCT Trustee Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £8.8m | £9.0m |
| 30/04/2024 | £7.5m | £7.2m |
| 30/04/2023 | £6.4m | £6.2m |
| 30/04/2022 | £5.4m | £5.1m |
| 30/04/2021 | £4.7m | £4.2m |
Common questions
Is THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Charity is reliant on income from the Bonavero family and Gift Aid, with total income increasing to £8,834,184 in the year ended April 2025. Per the trustees' report, the Charity aims to spend the majority of its funds in the short term while maintaining prudent reserves, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,482,330 at year-end. The Charity does not actively fundraise and is funded annually by the Bonavero family. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cottons Accountants LLP.
Who funds THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £105k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £100k |