HUGHES TRAVEL TRUST
The Trust mainly fulfils its charitable objectives amongst the international group of Christian believers known as the Brethren by providing subsidised travel for those in necessitous circumstances and making travel arrangements to enable members of the Brethren community to attend religious conferences and gospel preaching of the Word of God.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total incoming resources of £30,391 against expenditures of £61,430, resulting in a net decrease in funds. However, the charity holds substantial free reserves of £1,768,739, which the trustees consider prudent to maintain. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity settled personal expenditure of £nil (2024: £25,142) on behalf of a former trustee. At the year end the former trustee owed the charity £nil (2024 £44,944). Interest was charged at HMRC’s official rate. The trustees are the only key management personnel.” — page 13
Trustees
- ANDREW TURNER
- Adrian Diffey
- CYRIL DAVID PARSONS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £30k | £61k |
| 31/08/2024 | £120k | £106k |
| 31/08/2023 | £97k | £109k |
| 31/08/2022 | £3k | £314k |
| 31/08/2021 | £14k | £107k |
Common questions
Is HUGHES TRAVEL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total incoming resources of £30,391 against expenditures of £61,430, resulting in a net decrease in funds. However, the charity holds substantial free reserves of £1,768,739, which the trustees consider prudent to maintain. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.