THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST
TO FULFILL ITS OBJECTIVES, USUALLY BY DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS.
Objects
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,966,743, which the trustees consider to be free reserves fully available for spending. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by adequate resources and reserves for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is not the intention of the Trustees to build up or maintain income reserves, with any under expenditure of income being balanced by over expenditure in preceding or subsequent years.” — page 6
“David Fairclough served as a Trustee of Marine in The Community, who received a grant of £2,861 year, so he took no part in the grant decision.” — page 19
“David Fairclough also declared a close family member is associated with Friends of Merefield School, which received a grant of £5,000 in the financial year. He took no part in the Trustees decision.” — page 19
“David Fairclough served as a Trustee of Marine in The Community, who received a grant of £2,861 year, so he took no part in the grant decision.” — page 19
“David Fairclough also declared a close family member is associated with Friends of Merefield School, which received a grant of £5,000 in the financial year. He took no part in the Trustees decision.” — page 19
“David Fairclough served as a Trustee of Marine in The Community, who received a grant of £2,861 year, so he took no part in the grant decision.” — page 19
“David Fairclough also declared a close family member is associated with Friends of Merefield School, which received a grant of £5,000 in the financial year. He took no part in the Trustees decision.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- ANDREW TIMOTHY MORRIS
- BERNARD KENNY
- Caroline Jane Lucy Tod
- David Fairclough
- Stuart Neild Keppie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £110k | £142k |
| 31/01/2025 | £113k | £146k |
| 31/01/2024 | £108k | £136k |
| 31/01/2023 | £125k | £126k |
| 31/01/2022 | £104k | £137k |
Common questions
Is THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,966,743, which the trustees consider to be free reserves fully available for spending. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by adequate resources and reserves for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.