THE EAR TRUST
To support work with profoundly deaf people
Objects
THE RELIEF OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM DISEASES, INJURIES OR INFIRMITIES OF THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £39,982 against a policy to maintain sufficient working capital, with unrestricted reserves at £848,617. Per the trustees' report, the charity reported a net movement in funds of £29,465, driven largely by investment gains, resulting in total funds of £875,971 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the charity is to maintain sufficient working capital to allow the trustees to carry out the objectives of the charity.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/11/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Trustees
- MR CHRIS RAINEchair
- Dr Anne Raine
- Margaret Anne Haley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £34k | £49k |
| 30/11/2024 | £46k | £42k |
| 30/11/2023 | £40k | £34k |
| 30/11/2022 | £76k | £209k |
| 30/11/2021 | £30k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE EAR TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £39,982 against a policy to maintain sufficient working capital, with unrestricted reserves at £848,617. Per the trustees' report, the charity reported a net movement in funds of £29,465, driven largely by investment gains, resulting in total funds of £875,971 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE EAR TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EAR TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £362k | |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £128k |
| IGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| WOODLANDS GREEN LTD | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- OPEN EARS
- THE AA TRUST
- THE EARLE AND STUART CHARITABLE TRUST
- T. A. G. TRUST LTD
- THE AIRD CHARITABLE TRUST
- TRUST FOR DEAF STUDIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EAR TRUST | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OPEN EARS | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AA TRUST | £264k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EARLE AND STUART CHARITABLE TRUST | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| T. A. G. TRUST LTD | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE AIRD CHARITABLE TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |