THE VERONICA AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST
General Charitable Purposes although the trust has 3 particular areas of interest : young people's education especially music education, heritage railway projects and outdoor and rural pursuits. The trust provides grants to individuals and other charitable organisations and particulary welcomes applications from those based in Devon, especially the Newton Abbott area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £70,648, while the charity holds a significant expendable endowment fund of £3,340,618. The trustees aim to use only income earned and brought forward funds for grants, noting that the trust does not fundraise and relies on its investment portfolio.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust does not fundraise and its income is comprised wholly of income arising on the trust's investment portfolio.” — page 4
Trustees
- Anna Wensley Stock
- CLAIRE VERONICA CHAMBERS
- MARK RICHARD CHAMBERS
- RICHARD IAN CHAMBERS
- VERONICA CHAMBERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £97k | £116k |
| 05/04/2024 | £92k | £92k |
| 05/04/2023 | £88k | £95k |
| 05/04/2022 | £80k | £109k |
| 05/04/2021 | £77k | £83k |
Common questions
Is THE VERONICA AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £70,648, while the charity holds a significant expendable endowment fund of £3,340,618. The trustees aim to use only income earned and brought forward funds for grants, noting that the trust does not fundraise and relies on its investment portfolio. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.