THE BRADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity pays income to 4 named charities, at the discretion ot the trustees and in accordance with the governing documents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £10,187 at the end of the reporting period. The trustees pursue a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks. No funds were in deficit, and there were no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“During the year under review, the Corporate Trustee Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Limited (formerly HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited), was paid £3,483 for trust administration fees and was a wholly subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc.”
“The investment manager, HSBC Bank plc, which is also a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, was paid £5,462 for investment management fees.”
“During the year under review, the Corporate Trustee Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Limited (formerly HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited), was paid £3,483 for trust administration fees and was a wholly subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc.”
“The investment manager, HSBC Bank plc, which is also a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, was paid £5,462 for investment management fees.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 17/04/2026 | £13k | £51k |
| 17/04/2025 | £45k | £50k |
| 05/04/2024 | £15k | £40k |
| 05/04/2023 | £9k | £9k |
| 05/04/2022 | £9k | £13k |
Common questions
Is THE BRADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £10,187 at the end of the reporting period. The trustees pursue a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks. No funds were in deficit, and there were no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.