RUGBY BAREBOARDS TRUST
The charity's core activity is the collection of donated furniture and all other household goods and the supplying of same to people in need in the local area. It also recycles the household products and materials. To support the charity's work it also has a charity shop selling/recycling furniture and all other household goods.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,849 for the year, with total income falling to £37,271 from £41,601 in the prior period. Despite the deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £148,467, which the trustees confirm is maintained within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees note active steps to reduce costs and strengthen the financial position following the year end.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Barry Eric Forrestal
- Laura Griffiths
- Michael Fowler
- Shan Erica Dobinson
- Steven Henry Finch
- WILLIAM HERBERT LEWIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £37k | £50k |
| 31/08/2024 | £42k | £56k |
| 31/08/2023 | £39k | £53k |
| 31/08/2022 | £35k | £65k |
| 31/08/2021 | £52k | £64k |
Common questions
Is RUGBY BAREBOARDS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,849 for the year, with total income falling to £37,271 from £41,601 in the prior period. Despite the deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £148,467, which the trustees confirm is maintained within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees note active steps to reduce costs and strengthen the financial position following the year end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.