THE MEL WEIR CHARITABLE TRUST
The object of the Trust is the payment of the income from the Trust Fund arising each year to such local charities (by which is meant charities operating within Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Co Durham) as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had net outgoings of £5,239 for the year, offset by net gains on investment assets of £8,829. The trustees consider the current level of unrestricted funds (£27,480) to be sufficient to meet ongoing charitable grants and support costs. The charity maintains a permanent endowment fund with a market value of £962,738 to support future activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Robert Alexander Dickinson is a partner in the firm of Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP which acts as the legal adviser to and administers the Charitable Trust. All fees paid to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP are included within note 3 above.” — page 14
“Womble Bond Dickinson Wealth Limited received fees of £4,977 (2024 - £4,515) as a result of investment transactions by the Charitable Trust.” — page 13
“Robert Alexander Dickinson is a partner in the firm of Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP which acts as the legal adviser to and administers the Charitable Trust. All fees paid to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP are included within note 3 above.” — page 14
“Womble Bond Dickinson Wealth Limited received fees of £4,977 (2024 - £4,515) as a result of investment transactions by the Charitable Trust.” — page 13
Trustees
- ALEXANDER DICKINSON
- GORDON ROBINSON
- Iain Ormiston Stewart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £42k | £48k |
| 05/04/2024 | £39k | £46k |
| 05/04/2023 | £40k | £42k |
| 05/04/2022 | £40k | £4k |
| 05/04/2021 | £33k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE MEL WEIR CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had net outgoings of £5,239 for the year, offset by net gains on investment assets of £8,829. The trustees consider the current level of unrestricted funds (£27,480) to be sufficient to meet ongoing charitable grants and support costs. The charity maintains a permanent endowment fund with a market value of £962,738 to support future activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.