THE GLEDSWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST
MAKES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of unrestricted income over expenditure of £30,709 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in the unrestricted income fund to £38,287. However, the charity holds significant total net assets of £3,031,444, primarily driven by investment holdings valued at £2,975,720. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income for the Trust is from investments held.” — page 5
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which adequately covers charitable expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- COUNTESS OF PORTARLINGTON
- LADY MARINA DAWSON-DAMER
- The Hon Edward Dawson-Damer MVO
- The Hon Henry Dawson-Damer
- The Right Honourable Earl of Portarlington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £89k | £135k |
| 05/04/2024 | £85k | £63k |
| 05/04/2023 | £87k | £92k |
| 05/04/2022 | £72k | £87k |
| 05/04/2021 | £72k | £90k |
Common questions
Is THE GLEDSWOOD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of unrestricted income over expenditure of £30,709 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in the unrestricted income fund to £38,287. However, the charity holds significant total net assets of £3,031,444, primarily driven by investment holdings valued at £2,975,720. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.