THE BURFORD TRUST
Latest income
£111k
Latest spending
£129k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total funds stood at £4,458,102, with unrestricted reserves of £4,458,102. The trustees report that cash reserves are sufficient to enable activities to continue for twelve months without additional funds, and the charity is considered a going concern with substantial resources compared to minimal liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: sufficient cash to pay one year's grants (held: £4.5m)
“the trustees intention is that there should always be sufficient cash to pay one year's grants.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr A J Dale received £525 for administration services.
“During the year, Mr A J Dale has been paid £525 (2022: £1,550) for administration services.” — page 13
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Elaine Kirkland Padwick
- George GRANT
- George GRANT
- James GRANT Mr
- MR A J DALE
- SUSAN ELVIRA BISHOP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £111k | £129k |
| 30/06/2024 | £106k | £129k |
| 30/06/2023 | £107k | £25k |
| 30/06/2022 | £125k | £137k |
| 30/06/2021 | £86k | £133k |
Common questions
Is THE BURFORD TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds stood at £4,458,102, with unrestricted reserves of £4,458,102. The trustees report that cash reserves are sufficient to enable activities to continue for twelve months without additional funds, and the charity is considered a going concern with substantial resources compared to minimal liabilities. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £370k |
| THE BURFORD SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |