SMITH BRADBEER CHARITABLE TRUST
RELIGIOUS SPONSHORSHIP & RELIEF OF POVERTY & EDUCATION
Objects
1) ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION; 2) ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BASED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES; 3) RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP, DISTRESS, AGE AND SICKNESS; 4) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF HAMPSHIRE AND DORSET
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £45,443 as of 31 March 2025, with no stated reserves policy or minimum buffer. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on specific related parties for donations and rental income, indicating a reliance on continued support from these entities.
What the accounts disclose
“Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited 107,000” — page 6
“The charity is dependent upon Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited and RAM Capital Limited for donations received and for rental income received from the Paint Pots Nursery and Safe Families.” — page 3
“Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited 107,000 115,600” — page 6
“RAM Capital Limited 22,750 19,250” — page 6
“Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited 107,000 115,600” — page 6
“RAM Capital Limited 22,750 19,250” — page 6
“Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited 107,000 115,600” — page 6
“RAM Capital Limited 22,750 19,250” — page 6
“Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited 107,000 115,600” — page 6
“RAM Capital Limited 22,750 19,250” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Trustees
- GREGORY JOHN LLOYD DAVIESchair
- ANTHONY EDWARD DAVIES
- Benjamin Martin Lloyd Davies
- Sarah Robinson
- TREVOR JOHN DAVIES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £175k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £177k | £176k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £45k |
Common questions
Is SMITH BRADBEER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £45,443 as of 31 March 2025, with no stated reserves policy or minimum buffer. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on specific related parties for donations and rental income, indicating a reliance on continued support from these entities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANBRI LTD | 1 | £1.6m |
| ASHKELON FOUNDATION | 1 | £372k |
| GATESHEAD KEHILLA KOLLEL LTD | 1 | £199k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £103k |
| NORTH LONDON WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| T & S TRUST FUND | 1 | £13k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE BERSAM TRUST
- AMABRILL LTD
- THE S M B TRUST
- THE SAM MORLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
- SOUTHAMPTON ROW TRUST LIMITED
- THE HENRY SMITH CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH BRADBEER CHARITABLE TRUST | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE BERSAM TRUST | £234k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMABRILL LTD | £4.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE S M B TRUST | £680k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SAM MORLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON ROW TRUST LIMITED | £146.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |