The Frances Andrews Memorial Trust
1. To support the use of 'Holcot' as a group holiday/training venue to benefit disabled and/or disadvantaged children and young people. 2. To run various Community Projects & referral agencies aimed at improving the lives of disabled/otherwise disadvantaged children and their families, living in the local area (West Kent general/Edenbridge and surrounding parishes in particular).
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that all monies held at bank are restricted or committed funds, with a policy not to hold funds in reserve unless committed to a specific purpose. The charity reports a closing bank balance of £66,828.91 against total expenditure of £46,858.00 for the year. The trustees note that the charity is handing over its premises to another organization but will continue to operate community projects from a permanent base.
What the accounts disclose
“All funds are considered restricted with a policy not to hold funds in reserve unless committed to a specific purpose.”
“Two of the Trustees are employed for 8 and 10 hours a week respectively to work on IT, highly confidential admin and in housekeeping capacities for Holcot. Both are remunerated in line with our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation.” — page 1
Trustees
- Kieran John Reedchair
- Christina Frances Andrews MA
- Lauren Martin BA
- Lesley Andrews
- Natasha Phelps
- Terry Phelps
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £44k | £47k |
| 05/04/2025 | £41k | £46k |
| 05/04/2024 | £64k | £69k |
| 05/04/2023 | £76k | £61k |
| 05/04/2022 | £100k | £92k |
Common questions
Is The Frances Andrews Memorial Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that all monies held at bank are restricted or committed funds, with a policy not to hold funds in reserve unless committed to a specific purpose. The charity reports a closing bank balance of £66,828.91 against total expenditure of £46,858.00 for the year. The trustees note that the charity is handing over its premises to another organization but will continue to operate community projects from a permanent base. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Frances Andrews Memorial Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Frances Andrews Memorial Trust as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST, WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £3k | |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/08/2022 | £6k | Safe Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2021 | £8k | Fun and Games |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £9k | Caring and Sharing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £9k | Bringing Children Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2018 | £1k | Lasting Friendships |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2016 | £5k | Lasting Friendships |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £5k | Treasured Memories |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2013 | £3k | Bringing Disadvantaged/Special Needs Children and Young People Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2010 | £7k | Bringing us all together |