THE CHALLENGER TRUST
The trust enables young people from challenging backgrounds and situations to participate in outdoor activities-based personal development programmes at a multitude of UK locations, both on-site at schools and residential. It also supports young people taking part in personal development expeditions overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £8,010, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet current expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £32,005 for the year, driven by a significant increase in donations and grants to £50,000 from £5,000 in the prior year. The trustees maintain that the financial position is satisfactory despite challenging fundraising conditions.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations and grants was £50,000 (2024: £5,000) of which £45,000 (2024: £nil) was attributable to restricted funds and £5,000 (2024: £5,000) was attributable to unrestricted funds.” — page 15
“The trustees aim to keep sufficient reserves to enable them to meet current expenditure and at a level that ensures they are being applied for charitable purposes.” — page 7
Trustees
- Andy Ireland
- Marcus Isman-Egal
- Roy Blackwell Mr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £50k | £18k |
| 30/09/2024 | £5k | £2k |
| 30/09/2023 | £61k | £67k |
| 31/03/2022 | £63k | £74k |
| 31/03/2021 | £83k | £83k |
Common questions
Is THE CHALLENGER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £8,010, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet current expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £32,005 for the year, driven by a significant increase in donations and grants to £50,000 from £5,000 in the prior year. The trustees maintain that the financial position is satisfactory despite challenging fundraising conditions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/07/2018 | £10k | Changing Perceptions of Mental Health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2006 | £5k | Challenger Trust - Evaluation Work for 2005/6 |