THE ELDA LATIN CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity awards grants to four charitable institutions appointed under the terms of the will. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications
Objects
TO PAY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY TO CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER RESEARCH TRUST; ST JOHNS HOSPICE IN THE WIRRAL ; HELP THE AGED; AND THE NATIONAL TRUST. PAYMENT FROM THE CAPITAL AT THE TRUSTEES ABSOLUTE DISCRETION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,121 at the end of the reporting period, compared to £1,156 in the prior year. The trustees pursue a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks. No funds were held in deficit, and there were no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue 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.”
“Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Ltd was paid £1,185 for trust administration fees during the year under review.”
“HSBC was paid £11,750 for trust administration services and investment management fees up to 28 February 2025.”
“Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Ltd was paid £1,185 for trust administration fees during the year under review.”
“HSBC was paid £11,750 for trust administration services and investment management fees up to 28 February 2025.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24/06/2025 | £25k | £32k |
| 05/04/2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 05/04/2023 | £13k | £26k |
| 05/04/2022 | £20k | £42k |
| 05/04/2021 | £14k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THE ELDA LATIN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,121 at the end of the reporting period, compared to £1,156 in the prior year. The trustees pursue a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks. No funds were held in deficit, and there were no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.