THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND
Raising funds and providing donated toys to needy homes and institutions, for children in the UK who are sick, disabled, terminally ill or from socially deprived environments.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £46,723 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £87,692 to £40,969. The trustees confirm that there is no requirement to maintain specific reserves and that the remaining balance will be carried forward for future distribution. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year £76,760 was raised by fund raising events and £114,838 of donations were received by the Fence Club Trust Fund. The charity spent £100,562 on fundraising events” — page 4
“as there is no requirement to maintain reserves, the trustees confirm that the unspent reserves as at 30th September 2025 of £40,969 will be carried forward”
Trustees
- DAVID WILLIAM BRAMFORD
- IAN DAYUS
- JOE KISSANE
- JOHN ATHWAL
- Michele Bates
- STEPHEN RICHARD WELLS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £192k | £238k |
| 30/09/2024 | £231k | £217k |
| 30/09/2023 | £91k | £71k |
| 30/09/2022 | £81k | £91k |
| 30/09/2021 | £95k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £46,723 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £87,692 to £40,969. The trustees confirm that there is no requirement to maintain specific reserves and that the remaining balance will be carried forward for future distribution. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND as a grant recipient include THE TOY TRUST, DOGS FOR AUTISM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| DOGS FOR AUTISM | FY2025 | £3k | Restricted fund transfer/expenditure |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £470k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £431k |
| THE KAYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| MICHAEL CRAWFORD CHILDRENS CHARITY | 1 | £193k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £187k |
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £113k |
| THE SHANTA FOUNDATION | 1 | £99k |
Charities like this
- THE SICK CHILDREN'S TRUST
- FAMILY IN TRUST
- THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION
- THE TOY TRUST
- NEW FUTURES NEPAL LIMITED
- RAVENSBOURNE PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | 131.0% | no doubt |
| THE SICK CHILDREN'S TRUST | £2.7m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY IN TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION | £625k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TOY TRUST | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW FUTURES NEPAL LIMITED | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |