HINCHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
Our activites are principally that of a grant making trust. We work closely with the organisations we support which may include providing advice and guidance on areas relating to their activities. The Trustees adopt a proactive approach to grant making meaning unsolicited applications are usually unable to be supported.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £12,168, which is below the required reserves of £24,341, resulting in 50% cover. The Trustees consider this acceptable due to the availability of an expendable endowment and total cash resources of £27,527. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a loss, driven by investment losses and grant expenditures exceeding income.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of unrestricted reserves fell to £12,168 against required reserves of £24,341, giving cover of 50%.” — page 6
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05353283
Company officers (Companies House)
- KURLBERG, Nina, Dr on trustee list
- HOWES, Cameron Luke on trustee list
- LEEDS, David Jack on trustee list
- SMITH, Sarah Coralie on trustee list
- LEVICK, John David on trustee list
- STANLEY, Brian, Dr on trustee list
- CHANDER-ABRAHAM, Milandeep
Trustees
- DR BRIAN STANLEYchair
- Cameron Luke Howes
- David Jack Leeds
- Dr Nina Kurlberg
- John David Levick
- Rebecca Helen Corbett
- Sarah Coralie Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £106k | £172k |
| 30/06/2024 | £93k | £176k |
| 30/06/2023 | £168k | £176k |
| 30/06/2022 | £153k | £222k |
| 30/06/2021 | £151k | £293k |
Common questions
Is HINCHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £12,168, which is below the required reserves of £24,341, resulting in 50% cover. The Trustees consider this acceptable due to the availability of an expendable endowment and total cash resources of £27,527. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a loss, driven by investment losses and grant expenditures exceeding income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HINCHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £106k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HINCHLEY WOOD SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT FUND | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | £467k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BHM CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST | £780k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE A. H. TRUST | £359k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |