THE BARTLE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The main activity of the charity is making grants for charitable purposes to other charitable institutions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income deficit of £1,780 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds decreasing to £35,913. The trustees confirm that the charity is dependent on the continuing financial support of Mr J Bartle and Mrs P A Bartle to maintain its donation levels. Per the independent examiner's report, no matters came to attention suggesting the accounts were not prepared in accordance with statutory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to distribute the majority of trust funds, both capital and income, retaining only a small reserve.” — page 4
“During the year the Trust received £50,000 (2024: £49,905) from its trustees. There were no restrictions placed on this income. During the year the Trust received £4,060 (2024: £3,303) as a gift in kind from its trustees as they paid the administrative costs on behalf of the charity.” — page 12
Trustees
- MRS P BARTLEchair
- JOHN BARTLE CBE
- MRS J WRAITH
- MRS S WALTERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £54k | £56k |
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £23k | £57k |
| 31/12/2022 | £900 | £55k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE BARTLE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income deficit of £1,780 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds decreasing to £35,913. The trustees confirm that the charity is dependent on the continuing financial support of Mr J Bartle and Mrs P A Bartle to maintain its donation levels. Per the independent examiner's report, no matters came to attention suggesting the accounts were not prepared in accordance with statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.