THE GRASSROOTS TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £55,571 and total unrestricted reserves of £184,920. The trustees report that the charity is in good financial condition with stable standing orders, noting that this is only the second surplus in six years. The reserves policy aims to hold between 33% and 50% of turnover in unrestricted funds to meet obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received more than £50,000 in emoluments during the year” — page 13
“we endeavour to make sure that we have always between 33% and 50% of our turnover in our unrestricted funds, as our reserves.”
“£3,056.70 was paid in total as salary to Ruth Raj (daughter of a trustee) for administrative work during the year.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/03/2020)
Trustees
- Mark Raymond John Pricechair
- Bethany Rawding
- Claire Corley
- James Cameron Walker
- MR ROB ANDERSON
- Robert Clive Sweatman
- Stuart David Howard Boreham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £486k | £431k |
| 30/04/2024 | £471k | £447k |
| 30/04/2023 | £444k | £496k |
| 30/04/2022 | £447k | £469k |
| 30/04/2021 | £459k | £440k |
Common questions
Is THE GRASSROOTS TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £55,571 and total unrestricted reserves of £184,920. The trustees report that the charity is in good financial condition with stable standing orders, noting that this is only the second surplus in six years. The reserves policy aims to hold between 33% and 50% of turnover in unrestricted funds to meet obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GRASSROOTS TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £50,000 band.
Who funds THE GRASSROOTS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GRASSROOTS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIDFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIDFORD | FY2024 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIDFORD | FY2022 | £652 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| GOWER STREET | 1 | £24k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |