THE ELLERDALE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £7,584,193 in expendable endowment funds and £13,368 in unrestricted funds, resulting in total net assets of £7,597,561. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a surplus of £8,757 before investment losses, though total net assets decreased by £443,635 due to investment revaluation losses. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“year on year the trustees intend to make a full distribution of available income, subject to making adequate reserves for known and future potential liabilities and commitments, where applicable.” — page 5
“J S Elliott, a trustee, is a current partner of Mitchell Charlesworth. Mitchell Charlesworth act as the charity's accountants and assist with the administration of the charity. Mitchell Charlesworth was paid £6,024 during the year for accountancy and administration fees which is disclosed under the heading of governance costs in note 6 to the accounts.” — page 6
Trustees
- ALISTAIR TOM ROBERT MACFARLANE
- Clare Louise Cairns
- John Stewart Elliott
- PAUL CHARLES Kurthausen
- Samuel Moores
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £213k | £204k |
| 05/04/2024 | £209k | £204k |
| 05/04/2023 | £208k | £260k |
| 05/04/2022 | £205k | £213k |
| 05/04/2021 | £220k | £253k |
Common questions
Is THE ELLERDALE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds £7,584,193 in expendable endowment funds and £13,368 in unrestricted funds, resulting in total net assets of £7,597,561. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a surplus of £8,757 before investment losses, though total net assets decreased by £443,635 due to investment revaluation losses. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £1.8m |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £490k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £224k |
| B&Q Foundation | 1 | £210k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £152k |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |