THE FOUR SEASONS TRUST LIMITED
To relieve people with learning difficulties, including those with epilepsy, through the provision of residential care and homes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £266,022 to £344,428, reflecting a net income of £78,406 for the year. The charity's reserves policy is to retain all reserves to meet unforeseen circumstances, particularly government funding reviews, and the current unrestricted reserves of £344,428 are held in accordance with this policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Social Services Funding 415,560”
“It is the current policy to retain all reserves to meet any unforeseen circumstances, particularly any Government review which may affect funding available to the charity's clients.” — page 3
“The charity occupies premises owned by one of the Trustee Directors, Mrs G Penrose, under a lease granted for 5 years from March 2024, under which a peppercorn rent is paid.” — page 12
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04171053
Care Quality Commission ratings
- The Four Seasons Trust Limited - 33 Abbotswood: Requires improvement
Trustees
- DAVID PHILIP JAMES AGGETT
- GEORGINA ROSEMARY PENROSE
- Terry Newman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £425k | £347k |
| 05/04/2024 | £397k | £304k |
| 05/04/2023 | £318k | £233k |
| 05/04/2022 | £173k | £168k |
| 05/04/2021 | £183k | £214k |
Common questions
Is THE FOUR SEASONS TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £266,022 to £344,428, reflecting a net income of £78,406 for the year. The charity's reserves policy is to retain all reserves to meet unforeseen circumstances, particularly government funding reviews, and the current unrestricted reserves of £344,428 are held in accordance with this policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £445k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £14k |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £76k |
| THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £20k |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- THE ANNE AND JOHN WALTERS CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE ALISON HILLMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- SEREN FFESTINIOG CYF.
- MEATH EPILEPSY CHARITY
- BRITISH EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOUR SEASONS TRUST LIMITED | £425k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANNE AND JOHN WALTERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £334k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ALISON HILLMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £518k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £380k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEREN FFESTINIOG CYF. | £2.8m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEATH EPILEPSY CHARITY | £9.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |