THE OVAL CRICKET RELIEF TRUST
PROVIDING AID FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL AND MAN MADE DISASTERS SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, HURRICANES, FLOODS, TSUNAMIS, DROUGHT, FIRE, ACTS OF WAR OR TERRORISM, AVIATION, MARINE OR ON-SHORE OCCURRENCES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £104,730, an increase from the previous year's £69,486, driven by a significant donation from Surrey County Cricket Club. The trustees report that the charity has no overheads and incurs no staff costs, with governance costs covered by a related party. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the next 12 months, noting no material uncertainties or ongoing legal commitments to donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity received income of £104,301 in its general fund in 2024, including donation of £100,000 from Surrey County Cricket Club.” — page 5
“The Charity received income of £104,301 in its general fund in 2024, including donation of £100,000 from Surrey County Cricket Club.” — page 5
Trustees
- PAUL CHRISTOPHER JOHN SHELDONchair
- ANDREW LANE
- David John Plowman
- Laura Maria Bettine Pierce
- Steven Elworthy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £69k |
| 31/12/2023 | £4k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £100k | £45 |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £18k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE OVAL CRICKET RELIEF TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £104,730, an increase from the previous year's £69,486, driven by a significant donation from Surrey County Cricket Club. The trustees report that the charity has no overheads and incurs no staff costs, with governance costs covered by a related party. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the next 12 months, noting no material uncertainties or ongoing legal commitments to donations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GOYAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| KADWA PATIDAR SAMAJ (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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- THE UMEED WELFARE TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM)
- Cricketers' Trust Limited
- AZAD WELFARE TRUST (UK)
- BERKHAMSTED ROTARY TRUST FUND CIO
- IMDAADUL GHURABAA TRUST
- FUNDACAO FOCUS ASSISTENCIA HUMANITARIA EUROPA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OVAL CRICKET RELIEF TRUST | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UMEED WELFARE TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | £238k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Cricketers' Trust Limited | £483k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AZAD WELFARE TRUST (UK) | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKHAMSTED ROTARY TRUST FUND CIO | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IMDAADUL GHURABAA TRUST | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |