The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement
The Trustees make donations to registered charities for work in Suffolk and, in exceptional circumstances, for work in Norfolk and Essex. They never make donations to local charities for work outside those three counties. The Trustees sometimes support the work of national charities for national purposes. They support capital projects and may consider applications for help with running expenses.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £28,159,492, representing its total net assets. The trustees confirm that the charity will be able to continue to trade and meet its liabilities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. The charity has no employees and relies on investment income to fund its grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
“In the period the Charity paid legal/accountancy and administration fees of £57,748 to Birketts LLP (2024: £51,487). L M Long is a Partner with Birketts LLP. The other Trustees did not receive any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses either this period or last year. At 31 March 2025 a balance of £41,313 (2024: £41,456) was due to Birketts LLP. Funds held in Birketts LLP client account totalled £7,077 as at 31 March 2025 (2024:£21,520). There is no ultimate controlling party of the Charity.” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/06/2023)
Trustees
- HON CHARLES RICHARD BOSCAWEN
- JOHN CHARLES PICKERING
- Louise Long
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £818k |
| 31/03/2024 | £9.2m | £916k |
| 05/04/2023 | £324k | £721k |
| 05/04/2022 | £328k | £964k |
| 05/04/2021 | £348k | £567k |
Common questions
Is The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £28,159,492, representing its total net assets. The trustees confirm that the charity will be able to continue to trade and meet its liabilities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. The charity has no employees and relies on investment income to fund its grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Who funds The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement as a grant recipient include SUICIDE & CO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUICIDE & CO | FY2024 | £3k | Counselling |
| SUICIDE & CO | FY2024 | £1k | Counselling |
| SUICIDE & CO | FY2024 | £610 | Counselling |
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- CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- GALE FAMILY CHARITY TRUST
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- MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE G C GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST
- BRIAN WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £443k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GALE FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | £850k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Charles Godwin Foundation | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE G C GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |