RSA TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,167,155 as of 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report that the charity is reliant on continued support from RSA Island Village Ltd and maintains adequate reserves to fund ongoing commitments. Net overheads were reported at £32,000, representing 4% of incoming resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees regularly review the level of reserves to ensure they are sufficient to maintain operational continuity, especially in current economic conditions where charitable funding is under pressure.” — page 8
“Five Trustees are members and directors of RSA Island Village Ltd. The Trust paid RSA Island Village Limited, the landlord, a market rent and service charge of £26,655 (2024: £25,098) and building insurance of £559 (2024: £495) for premises occupied by the Trust.” — page 16
“During the year the trust made a grant of £20,000 to Villa Scalabrini (2024: £21,200), a charity in which one of the trustees, Mr Polledri, is also a trustee.” — page 16
“Five Trustees are members and directors of RSA Island Village Ltd. The Trust paid RSA Island Village Limited, the landlord, a market rent and service charge of £26,655 (2024: £25,098) and building insurance of £559 (2024: £495) for premises occupied by the Trust.” — page 16
“During the year the trust made a grant of £20,000 to Villa Scalabrini (2024: £21,200), a charity in which one of the trustees, Mr Polledri, is also a trustee.” — page 16
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05040258
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- GARY JOHN WALKERchair
- MARTIN JEWELL MBE
- MICHAEL POLLEDRI MBE
- MR MIKE TAYLOR
- Rev Mark Philip Hayes
- Roger Philip Weeks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £729k | £642k |
| 31/03/2024 | £529k | £428k |
| 31/03/2023 | £551k | £444k |
| 31/03/2022 | £563k | £405k |
| 31/03/2021 | £404k | £391k |
Common questions
Is RSA TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,167,155 as of 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report that the charity is reliant on continued support from RSA Island Village Ltd and maintains adequate reserves to fund ongoing commitments. Net overheads were reported at £32,000, representing 4% of incoming resources. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Taylor Associates.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |