THE STRANGWARD TRUST
The Trustees give favourable consideration to the needs of the physically or mentally disabled. This has a very wide meaning and in addition to direct help to the people affected, it includes assistance in the purchase of equipment or services.The Trustees will only consider applications benefitting those from East Anglia, particularly Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held total unrestricted reserves of £11,698,556 at the year end, maintaining an adequate level as per its policy to fund property improvements and future investments. The Trust reported a net income of £96,576 for the period, supported by significant investment property holdings valued at £10,975,207. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at an adequate level to fund both further improvements to the property portfolio as may be necessary or to invest in opportunities to increase the portfolio of investment properties as may arise from time to time.” — page 4
Trustees
- Stewart Ross Joneschair
- Anne Allured
- Clare O'Callaghan
- Paul William Goakes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £267k | £228k |
| 05/04/2024 | £274k | £203k |
| 05/04/2023 | £251k | £193k |
| 05/04/2022 | £188k | £219k |
| 05/04/2021 | £242k | £206k |
Common questions
Is THE STRANGWARD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust held total unrestricted reserves of £11,698,556 at the year end, maintaining an adequate level as per its policy to fund property improvements and future investments. The Trust reported a net income of £96,576 for the period, supported by significant investment property holdings valued at £10,975,207. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUILD ESTATE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £4.5m |
| COLLEGE ESTATE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £431k |
| WRIGHT'S CLOCK LAND CIO | 1 | £305k |
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- THE BAND TRUST
- THE EDMUND TRUST
- THE CARNINGLI TRUST
- THE MAYFIELD TRUST
- WILLIAMSON TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | £267k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BAND TRUST | £513k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE EDMUND TRUST | £11.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CARNINGLI TRUST | £1.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MAYFIELD TRUST | £5.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAMSON TRUST | £727k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |