THE SWALLOW TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,639,890, an increase from the previous year, supported by significant investment gains and a large donation from a trustee. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future and note that the charity's primary income source is donations from trustees rather than public fundraising.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' central objective is to preserve the existing wealth of the charity over a long term and therefore the capital base of investment is used to generate income for distribution on an annual basis.”
“Donations of £300,000 (2024: £80,000) were received from a trustee of the charity, Anthony David Swallow, during the year.” — page 20
Trustees
- ANTHONY DAVID SWALLOWchair
- CHRIS SWALLOW
- HEIDI SWALLOW PURVIS
- HELGA HILDEGARD GERTRUD SWALLOW
- NICOLA MAPP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £436k | £228k |
| 05/04/2024 | £184k | £199k |
| 05/04/2023 | £177k | £220k |
| 05/04/2022 | £180k | £215k |
| 05/04/2021 | £146k | £189k |
Common questions
Is THE SWALLOW TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,639,890, an increase from the previous year, supported by significant investment gains and a large donation from a trustee. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future and note that the charity's primary income source is donations from trustees rather than public fundraising. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hurst Accountants Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BACK ON THE MAP LIMITED | 1 | £52k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £7k |