TOBIAS TRUST LIMITED
The Charity aims to train professionally competent art practioners and therapists. We also offer art teaching through full time, part-time, weekend and summer courses to the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an operating deficit of £44,745 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted cash reserves from £320,756 to £256,077. The trustees consider the remaining free reserves of £256,077 to be satisfactory against their policy of holding sufficient funds to withstand significant drops in student numbers. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains positive net assets of £745,336, supported by investment properties valued at £304,000.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 22
“The trustees' policy on free reserves is to hold sufficient funds to allow the school to continue through any period during which there may be a significant drop in student numbers.” — page 7
“Lady C M Alderton received remuneration of £5,633 (2024: £4,313) during the year. Remuneration paid for fees as a 'Placement Co-ordinator'.” — page 22
“Lady C M Alderton received remuneration of £5,633 (2024: £4,313) during the year. Remuneration paid for fees as a 'Placement Co-ordinator'. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Allison Bradley
- Anthony Cox
- CATRIONA MITCHELL ALDERTON
- Diana Locke
- Georgina Elwes
- Robert James Dobson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £248k | £297k |
| 31/07/2024 | £280k | £285k |
| 31/07/2023 | £255k | £304k |
| 31/07/2022 | £308k | £267k |
| 31/07/2021 | £309k | £239k |
Common questions
Is TOBIAS TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an operating deficit of £44,745 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted cash reserves from £320,756 to £256,077. The trustees consider the remaining free reserves of £256,077 to be satisfactory against their policy of holding sufficient funds to withstand significant drops in student numbers. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains positive net assets of £745,336, supported by investment properties valued at £304,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of TOBIAS TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.