OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £10.06 million to £7.21 million due to increased grantmaking and reduced investment income. The trustees confirm that current reserves are sufficient to meet five-year funding commitments and cover all eventualities, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level that meets our five year funding commitments.” — page 9
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jane Oglesby — Chair of Trustees
- Louise Magill — Trust Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Jane Susan Oglesbychair
- Kathryn Ann Graham
- MR CHRIS OGLESBY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.0m | £2.5m |
| 30/09/2024 | £2.9m | £3.2m |
| 30/09/2023 | £120k | £3.2m |
| 30/09/2022 | £2.4m | £2.8m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.5m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £10.06 million to £7.21 million due to increased grantmaking and reduced investment income. The trustees confirm that current reserves are sufficient to meet five-year funding commitments and cover all eventualities, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include MANCHESTER CITY GALLERIES TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER CITY GALLERIES TRUST | FY2024 | £73k |
| MANCHESTER CITY GALLERIES TRUST | FY2024 | £61k |