THE HERD LAWSON AND MURIEL LAWSON CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £2,920,877 to £2,841,991 due to a net loss on investments of £44,837, despite charitable distributions of £130,000. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The index linked figure of the cash reserve at 5th April 2025 is calculated at £112,248. The cash reserve at the year-end was £98,274, £13,974 below the index linked figure. The index linked figure for the portfolio of investments at 5th April 2025 is calculated at £1,104,146. The portfolio of investments at the year-end was £909,226, £194,920 less than the index linked figure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Andrew Martin Hewitt
- Dr Jenny Elspeth Barker
- IAN MICHAEL JENKINSON
- Paul Christopher Cookson
- SUZANNE JANE BARRON
- William Michael Corin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £271k | £305k |
| 05/04/2024 | £264k | £304k |
| 05/04/2023 | £245k | £272k |
| 05/04/2022 | £251k | £257k |
| 05/04/2021 | £179k | £198k |
Common questions
Is THE HERD LAWSON AND MURIEL LAWSON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £2,920,877 to £2,841,991 due to a net loss on investments of £44,837, despite charitable distributions of £130,000. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £150 |