ROBERT BRUCE BARNES CHARITABLE TRUST
The objects of the Trust are very broad. However, it is the present intention of the Trustees that income generated from the funds received will be applied to charitable causes benefiting young people in the UK, in particular in furtherance of their education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £1,723,557, comprising unrestricted funds of £1,538,741 and endowment funds of £184,817. The charity reports no operational activities on its own account and relies on investment returns and donations to meet charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received donations from Robert Barnes and Christine Barnes, his wife, in the amount of £47,060 in the year which with Gift Aid amounted to £58,825.” — page 12
Trustees
- PAUL STEPHEN APLIN
- ROBERT BRUCE BARNES
- Susan Woodman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £134k | £8k |
| 31/03/2024 | £144k | £127k |
| 31/03/2023 | £220k | £107k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £6k |
| 31/03/2021 | £94k | £36k |
Common questions
Is ROBERT BRUCE BARNES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £1,723,557, comprising unrestricted funds of £1,538,741 and endowment funds of £184,817. The charity reports no operational activities on its own account and relies on investment returns and donations to meet charitable expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN AND ALL SAINTS, STEPNEY | 1 | £50k |
| RAYLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £15k |
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE PEMBERTON-BARNES TRUST
- BARNES PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
- THE RECORD CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BALNEY CHARITABLE TRUST
- The Barnes Fund
- THE BROTHERS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BRUCE BARNES CHARITABLE TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PEMBERTON-BARNES TRUST | £441k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BARNES PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RECORD CHARITABLE TRUST | £208k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BALNEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £231k | — | 0 | above | 29.3% | no doubt |
| The Barnes Fund | £811k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |