THE ROWNEY TRUST
The charity makes charitable grants, but does not often make grants to charities with which the trustees are not already acquainted personally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,683 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves falling to £80,388 from £103,071 the previous year. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate cash resources for at least the next 12 months and continue to adopt the going concern basis. No employees were present during the year, and the charity relies on voluntary income and donations to fund its grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees look to retain sufficient cash reserves as they consider necessary to respond to requests for grants.” — page 5
“During the year donations amounting to £60,000 (2024: £210,000) were received from Charles Edward Samuel Whitbread, a trustee of the charity. During the year grants amounting to £325 (2024: £325) were paid to Schoolreaders. Jane Elizabeth Whitbread is a trustee of Schoolreaders. During the year grants amounting to £300 (2024: £25) were paid to Waterberg Welfare Society Trust. Jane Elizabeth Whitbread is a trustee of Waterberg Welfare Society Trust. During the year grants amounting to £nil (2024: £15,000) were paid to St Luke's Healthcare for the Clergy. Edward Crispin Akers Martineau, who resigned as a trustee of the charity during the prior year, was a trustee of St Luke's Healthcare for the Clergy.” — page 14
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £75k | £98k |
| 05/04/2024 | £263k | £216k |
| 05/04/2023 | £172k | £176k |
| 05/04/2022 | £113k | £107k |
| 05/04/2021 | £250k | £221k |
Common questions
Is THE ROWNEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,683 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves falling to £80,388 from £103,071 the previous year. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate cash resources for at least the next 12 months and continue to adopt the going concern basis. No employees were present during the year, and the charity relies on voluntary income and donations to fund its grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.