THE GERALD KERKUT CHARITABLE TRUST
To support education and research in physiology within the University of Southampton by providing grants and studentships.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £700,041, supported by investment gains and dividends, while grant expenditure decreased significantly from the prior year. The trustees report confidence that sufficient reserves exist to meet future grant requirements and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees will pursue a policy of distributing the income and if suitable opportunities arise also capital of the charity. Any surplus or deficit of income will be taken to the reserves.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr ALAN LIONEL THOMAS
- Dr NIALL MCKINLAY HORN
- PROF ROBERT JAMES WALKER PHD DSC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £32k | £111k |
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £181k |
| 31/12/2023 | £31k | £329k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £247k |
| 31/12/2021 | £32k | £344k |
Common questions
Is THE GERALD KERKUT CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £700,041, supported by investment gains and dividends, while grant expenditure decreased significantly from the prior year. The trustees report confidence that sufficient reserves exist to meet future grant requirements and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.