THE MAKHAD TRUST
To raise awareness of the value of the natural heritage of nomadic regions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds of £39,691 significantly exceed the trustees' reserves policy target of £2,381, representing six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £1,550 for the year, with total assets of £82,504 against current liabilities of £2,829. The trustees confirmed the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it appropriate for there to be sufficient Unrestricted Funds to cover six months unrestricted charitable expenditure in the unlikely event that there is a material reduction in income.” — page 6
“During the year, two of the trustees received £15,074 (2024: £17,960) on an arms' length basis for services contracted and for associated travel expenses.” — page 13
“During the year, two of the trustees received £15,074 (2024: £17,960) on an arms' length basis for services contracted and for associated travel expenses.” — page 13
“During the year, M R Ratcliffe Consultants Ltd, a company of which one of the trustees is a director and shareholder, recharged expenses to the Trust totalling £3,549 (£4,752).” — page 18
“During the year, two of the trustees received £15,074 (2024: £17,960) on an arms' length basis for services contracted and for associated travel expenses.” — page 13
“During the year, M R Ratcliffe Consultants Ltd, a company of which one of the trustees is a director and shareholder, recharged expenses to the Trust totalling £3,549 (£4,752).” — page 18
“During the year, M R Ratcliffe Consultants Ltd, a company of which one of the trustees is a director and shareholder, recharged expenses to the Trust totalling £3,549 (£4,752).” — page 18
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2025)
Trustees
- MICHAEL RICHARDSON RATCLIFFEchair
- Elizabeth Helen Cranston
- RACHEL GERALDINE DEVAS
- RICHARD STAINER
- Sherif Abdelrahman Mohamed Samra
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2025 | £73k | £71k |
| 28/10/2024 | £76k | £69k |
| 28/10/2023 | £91k | £68k |
| 28/10/2022 | £58k | £64k |
| 28/10/2021 | £80k | £51k |
Common questions
Is THE MAKHAD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds of £39,691 significantly exceed the trustees' reserves policy target of £2,381, representing six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £1,550 for the year, with total assets of £82,504 against current liabilities of £2,829. The trustees confirmed the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MAKHAD TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MAKHAD TRUST as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION, THE HUGH SYMONS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARCHER TRUST.