SKERRITT TRUST
Housing needs of the elderly within a 10 mile radius of Old Market Square, Nottingham
Objects
A.TO CARRY ON ASSIST AND PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES FOR AGED PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS IN THE AREA OF INTEREST.B.TO RELIEVE AGED PERSONS IN NEED PARTICULARLY WITH A VIEW TO ASSISTING THEM SO THAT THEY CAN REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,739,403, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £40,000. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £34,235 for the year, driven by a net loss on investments of £49,371 which outweighed its incoming resources. Despite the investment loss, the charity remains in a strong financial position with adequate resources to support its activities for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to always maintain funds, which provide sufficient funds, to cover management, administration and support costs for one year. The Trustees consider that £40,000 should be retained for this purpose.” — page 4
“Teresa Clayton is a trustee of the Joint Homes Committee who received total grants of £20,000 during the year. Sandra Warzynska is a trustee of Age UK Nottm and Notts and also a trustee of Radford Care Group who received total grants of £7,000 and £10,254 during the year respectively.” — page 17
“Sandra Warzynska is a trustee of Age UK Nottm and Notts and also a trustee of Radford Care Group who received total grants of £7,000 and £10,254 during the year respectively.” — page 17
“Teresa Clayton is a trustee of the Joint Homes Committee who received total grants of £20,000 during the year. Sandra Warzynska is a trustee of Age UK Nottm and Notts and also a trustee of Radford Care Group who received total grants of £7,000 and £10,254 during the year respectively.” — page 17
“Sandra Warzynska is a trustee of Age UK Nottm and Notts and also a trustee of Radford Care Group who received total grants of £7,000 and £10,254 during the year respectively.” — page 17
“Teresa Clayton is a trustee of the Joint Homes Committee who received total grants of £20,000 during the year. Sandra Warzynska is a trustee of Age UK Nottm and Notts and also a trustee of Radford Care Group who received total grants of £7,000 and £10,254 during the year respectively.” — page 17
“Sandra Warzynska is a trustee of Age UK Nottm and Notts and also a trustee of Radford Care Group who received total grants of £7,000 and £10,254 during the year respectively.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
Trustees
- CHARLES NIGEL Cullenchair
- Alma Davies
- DAVID LOWE
- Jonathan Hartstone
- ROY TAYLOR
- Robin Southgate
- Rona Harvie
- SANDRA WARZYNSKA
- Teresa Clayton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £84k | £69k |
| 05/04/2024 | £84k | £83k |
| 05/04/2023 | £86k | £105k |
| 05/04/2022 | £88k | £100k |
| 05/04/2021 | £85k | £96k |
Common questions
Is SKERRITT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,739,403, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £40,000. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £34,235 for the year, driven by a net loss on investments of £49,371 which outweighed its incoming resources. Despite the investment loss, the charity remains in a strong financial position with adequate resources to support its activities for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Clayton & Brewill.