THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST
As a general rule the charity makes grants to humanitarian causes which are registered charities. It does not make grants to charities supporting animals or animal welfare.
Objects
TO OR TOWARDS OR FOR THE BENEFIT OR FURTHERANCE OF SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PROPORTIONS AS THE THE TRUSTEES AMY FORM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £359,943, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet commitments without relying on a specific reserve policy. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees of the charity are partners at Broadfield Law UK LLP who administer the charity. Fees of £11,178 (2024: £17,004) were payable to Broadfield Law UK by the charity during the year.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- ALASTAIR COLLETT LLB
- Elizabeth Ann Neale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £151k | £71k |
| 30/06/2024 | £150k | £174k |
| 30/06/2023 | £154k | £168k |
| 30/06/2022 | £160k | £144k |
| 30/06/2021 | £127k | £156k |
Common questions
Is THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £359,943, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet commitments without relying on a specific reserve policy. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HAEMOCHROMATOSIS UK | 1 | £250 |
Charities like this
- THE WATSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BARTLETT TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST
- BRIAN WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE B G S CAYZER CHARITABLE TRUST
- LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST
- LAWSON BECKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WATSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BARTLETT TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | £96k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIAN WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE B G S CAYZER CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST | £408k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |