THE RAHULA TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £235,004, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £120,000 (one year's sponsorship expenditure plus one year's grants). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £34,246, driven by increased donations and a legacy, while maintaining a voluntary governance structure with no employee remuneration.
What the accounts disclose
“We have concluded that the Trust should maintain its unrestricted reserves at a minimum level of one year’s sponsorship expenditure (expected to be approximately £100,000 in the coming year) plus one year’s grants to long-term projects (currently £20,000).”
Trustees
- David Foll
- Deborah Anne Bruce
- MARTIN EVANS
- MARTIN ROBERT EVANS
- ROHAN KARIYAWASAM
- VENERABLE TAWALAMA BANDULA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £146k | £111k |
| 30/09/2024 | £101k | £99k |
| 30/09/2023 | £108k | £82k |
| 30/09/2022 | £93k | £89k |
| 30/09/2021 | £101k | £78k |
Common questions
Is THE RAHULA TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £235,004, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £120,000 (one year's sponsorship expenditure plus one year's grants). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £34,246, driven by increased donations and a legacy, while maintaining a voluntary governance structure with no employee remuneration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £1.8m |
| B&Q Foundation | 1 | £210k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £152k |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £70k |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |