THE NETHERBY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £14,991,228 to £14,220,486 due to a net loss of £770,742, primarily driven by an £835,462 decrease in investment value. Despite this loss, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £13,209 and held total assets of £14,220,486, with the trustees confirming sufficient liquid funds to meet obligations for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that general funds that have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately one year's expenditure.” — page 3
“The accounts include a charge of £4,980 (2024: £4,194) for the preparation of the accounts by Williams & Co Chartered Accountants, of whom M Williams is partner. There is no charge for his duties as a trustee.” — page 4
“Donations were made to charities where trustees were also involved with other charities or organisations as follows: G J Williams :- Community Foundations for Surrey £404,202 (2024: £80,600)” — page 17
“The accounts include a charge of £4,980 (2024: £4,194) for the preparation of the accounts by Williams & Co Chartered Accountants, of whom M Williams is partner. There is no charge for his duties as a trustee.” — page 4
“Donations were made to charities where trustees were also involved with other charities or organisations as follows: G J Williams :- Community Foundations for Surrey £404,202 (2024: £80,600)” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- Ben Williams
- David Christopher John Williams
- GRAHAM JOHN WILLIAMS
- Kate Elizabeth Walton
- MARK WILLIAMS
- NICHOLAS JOHN WILLIAMS
- RICHARD ANTHONY WILLIAMS
- Sara J Williams
- Susan Chrysanthou
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 05/04/2024 | £916k | £568k |
| 05/04/2023 | £384k | £717k |
| 05/04/2022 | £456k | £461k |
| 05/04/2021 | £2.6m | £534k |
Common questions
Is THE NETHERBY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £14,991,228 to £14,220,486 due to a net loss of £770,742, primarily driven by an £835,462 decrease in investment value. Despite this loss, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £13,209 and held total assets of £14,220,486, with the trustees confirming sufficient liquid funds to meet obligations for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Richard Place Dobson Services Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £904k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £95k |
| SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| RICHARD WATTS AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES | 1 | £100 |