THE KINGSLAKES CHARITABLE TRUST
Grants given for the benefit of the inhabitants of Tamworth and surrounding district; and organisations for relief-in-need, nationally and internationally, at the absolute discretion of the Trustees
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL STAND POSSESSED OF THE TRUST FUND AND THE INCOME THEREOF UPON TRUST TO PAY APPLY OR APPROPRIATE THE INCOME AND THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL THEREOF AT ANY TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME TO PROMOTE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF TAMWORTH AND THE DISTRICT BOUNDED BY AND INCLUDING THE VILLAGES OF EDINGALE CLIFTON CAMPVILLE NO MAN'S HEATH AUSTREY GRENDON KINGSBURY MIDDLETON WEEFORD WHITTINGTON AND ELFORD IN THE COUNTIES OF STAFFORDSHIRE AND WARWICKSHIRE (AS SHOWN FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFICATION ONLY ON THE PLAN ANNEXED HERETO) AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE..
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £214,527 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £6,344,229 to £6,129,702. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £184,712, which the trustees maintain to meet governance costs and utilize the remainder for charitable activities. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees maintain sufficient reserves to meet governance costs and utilise the remainder for charitable activities.” — page 4
“During the year a grant award of £8,000 was made to one local charity in which Trustee R A Hughes was also a Trustee.” — page 14
“During the year donations totalling £20,000 were received without conditions from other related parties.” — page 14
“During the year a grant award of £8,000 was made to one local charity in which Trustee R A Hughes was also a Trustee.” — page 14
“During the year donations totalling £20,000 were received without conditions from other related parties.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Adrian Howard Amedeo Johnson
- BARBARA KINGSLAKE
- JOHN CHRISTOPHER O'CONNOR
- Lesley Louise Gilman
- Stephen James Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £142k | £163k |
| 31/03/2024 | £181k | £167k |
| 31/03/2023 | £171k | £140k |
| 31/03/2022 | £171k | £148k |
| 31/03/2021 | £138k | £138k |
Common questions
Is THE KINGSLAKES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £214,527 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £6,344,229 to £6,129,702. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £184,712, which the trustees maintain to meet governance costs and utilize the remainder for charitable activities. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £407k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| THE KUPAH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| ACHIM CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| J O CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| PARKLAKE CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KINGSLAKES CHARITABLE TRUST | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | £271k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST | £877k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Grocott Family Foundation | £926k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL DOCKS TRUST (LONDON) | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REALMSTATES LTD | £303k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |