RSA TRUST
Facilitate programmes to assist a) with self employment via local EA, b) innovative Inspiring Women project via local EA, c) local Youth charity on Enfield Island, d) maintain/maximise EIV Interpretation Centre, e) Advice & support at Nightingale Hospice, f) capacity for local ECAB, g) projects for registered care home, h) capacity for youth at local Amateur Boxing Club.
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
Company officers (Companies House)
- WEEKS, Roger Philip on trustee list
- HAYES, Mark Philip on trustee list
- TAYLOR, Robert Michael, Mr. not on trustee list
- POLLEDRI, Michael Anthony not on trustee list
- JEWELL, Martin Frank not on trustee list
- WALKER, Gary John on trustee list
- RAY, Alan Charles
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
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?
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. 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 |
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | 1 | £25k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ALDERMAN JOHN NORMAN | 1 | £13k |
| JOSEPH ETTEDGUI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA TRUST | £729k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| As-Siraj Trust | £807k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSIST TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NASIO TRUST | £453k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| David Rattray Foundation | £383k | £60,000 or more | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAIS RIZHIN TRUST | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |