MARLBOROUGH & DISTRICT LINK SCHEME
The objects of the organisation are to relieve poor, sick, elderly or disabled persons in Marlborough and the surrounding villages by providing or assisting in the provision of services calculated to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates from a sound financial footing with steady income and well-controlled costs. Free reserves stood at £32,804, which is below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has total free reserves of £32,804 as at 31 st December 2024. Under its constitution it is considered prudent to hold free reserves that represent six months expenditure in the financial year.” — page 6
Trustees
- Louise Campionchair
- Alexander Blair
- Bridget Codrington
- Hugh de Saram
- James Rothwell
- Kathryn Williams
- Lisa Bartlett
- Mark McFarland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £30k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £21k |
| 31/12/2020 | £24k | £24k |
Common questions
Is MARLBOROUGH & DISTRICT LINK SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates from a sound financial footing with steady income and well-controlled costs. Free reserves stood at £32,804, which is below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.