THE SAW TRUST
Registered charity 1113386 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To advance the education of the public by encouraging creativity and excellence through involvement with science, the arts and writing;To encourage people of all ages and groupings to explore and experience the world around them through exposure to, and involvement with, all aspects of science, the arts and writing
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £39,975 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £116,411. This figure is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £30,000, which represents six months of predicted running costs. The trustees consider this level of reserves reasonable given the current planned expenditure of grant funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Project income - John Innes Foundation” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months predicted running costs (held: £116k)
“In view of the unpredictable nature of charitable income, it is the Trustees' policy to hold free reserves in the region of 6 months predicted running costs, which amounts to approximately £30,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant received from Bedford Memorial Trust, of which P R Norton is a trustee.
“During the previous year, a grant of £10,000 was received from Bedford Memorial Trust, of which P R Norton is a trustee. No grants were received from Bedford Memorial Trust during the current year.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Norfolk
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE SAW TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £39,975 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £116,411. This figure is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £30,000, which represents six months of predicted running costs. The trustees consider this level of reserves reasonable given the current planned expenditure of grant funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SAW TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SAW TRUST as a grant recipient include ANGUISH'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, Norwich Freemen's Charity, JOHN INNES FOUNDATION.
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