CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £1.8m for the year, funded from unrestricted reserves, bringing retained reserves down to £6.7m. The trustees confirm the organization remains a going concern and maintains reserves within its stated policy target range of £4.0m to £6.5m. Total income decreased to £12.0m from £14.7m in the prior year, while total expenditure fell by 8% to £13.8m.
What the accounts disclose
“Based on the 2025/26 budget and a review of the above risk factors, the target core reserves range is between £4.0m and £6.5m.”
“Total donation income from the trustees in the period was £30,681 (2024: £16,701). In addition, six of the trustees (2024: seven trustees) were involved in fundraising activities carried out by regional fundraising branches.” — page 86
“Six trustees claimed expenses totalling £4,987 in the year (2024: four trustees totalling £1,201). These expenses related to travel and subsistence.” — page 86
“Total donation income from the trustees in the period was £30,681 (2024: £16,701). In addition, six of the trustees (2024: seven trustees) were involved in fundraising activities carried out by regional fundraising branches.” — page 86
“Six trustees claimed expenses totalling £4,987 in the year (2024: four trustees totalling £1,201). These expenses related to travel and subsistence.” — page 86
“Income generated by Cystic Fibrosis Services Ltd (“CFSL”), the Trust’s trading subsidiary, was £1.3m (2024: £1.3m).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (23/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (23/03/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (11/05/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (21/04/2015)
Trustees
- Richard Hunt CBEchair
- Anthony Hunter
- Daniel Beever
- Dr Maya Desai
- Jane Wainwright
- Joanna Barrett
- Martin Walshaw
- Michelle Shore
- Neil Priscott
- Sean Collins
- Sonya Trivedy
- Sophie Pierce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £12.0m | £13.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £14.7m | £15.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £14.7m | £12.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £15.7m | £16.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £14.4m | £13.9m |
Common questions
Is CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £1.8m for the year, funded from unrestricted reserves, bringing retained reserves down to £6.7m. The trustees confirm the organization remains a going concern and maintains reserves within its stated policy target range of £4.0m to £6.5m. Total income decreased to £12.0m from £14.7m in the prior year, while total expenditure fell by 8% to £13.8m. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST as a grant recipient include ROSETREES, ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE LYNN FOUNDATION, THE STONEYGATE TRUST, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME | 1 | £780k |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £546k |
| THE FRANCES AND AUGUSTUS NEWMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | 1 | £50k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |