THE LIMBOURNE TRUST
A grant giving charity with wide charitable objectives which encompass the benefit of communities throughout the world, in particular the advancement of education, protection of health, and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. We will also seek to support charities involved with the protection and conservation of the environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £205,557 for the year, driven by a significant unrealized loss on investments of £188,437. Unrestricted reserves stood at £33,133, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover outstanding grant commitments and administration costs under their stated reserves policy. The charity remains in operational existence with no material uncertainties identified regarding its future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income and endowments from: Investments 2 - 124,775 124,775 121,379”
“The Trustees have adopted a reserves policy which seeks to maintain sufficient funds to cover all outstanding grant commitments and the annual administration costs, whilst also covering costs should it be necessary to wind up the charity.” — page 7
Trustees
- Caroline Mary Keates
- Dr ANDREW NATHANIEL EASTAUGH
- KATHARINE THISTLETHWAYTE
- MRS E A THISTLETHWAYTE
- Penelope Chloe Heath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £125k | £142k |
| 05/04/2024 | £121k | £120k |
| 05/04/2023 | £113k | £160k |
| 05/04/2022 | £110k | £117k |
| 05/04/2021 | £96k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE LIMBOURNE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £205,557 for the year, driven by a significant unrealized loss on investments of £188,437. Unrestricted reserves stood at £33,133, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover outstanding grant commitments and administration costs under their stated reserves policy. The charity remains in operational existence with no material uncertainties identified regarding its future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE LADUMA DHAMECHA CHARITABLE TRUST
- BHM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE LINBURY TRUST
- THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST
- BLANCHMINSTER TRUST
- THE PRIMROSE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIMBOURNE TRUST | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LADUMA DHAMECHA CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BHM CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | £5.7m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLANCHMINSTER TRUST | £574k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |