THE TAVENER CHARITABLE TRUST
Established to make grants for charitable purposes with an emphasis on young people.
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FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE APPOINTOR SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN WRITING DIRECT AND SUBJECT TO OR DEFAULT OF ANY SUCH DIRECTION AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £37,606, while the charity's total net assets are £1,129,528, comprising primarily of fixed asset investments valued at £1,091,922. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, confirming a going concern basis. The charity made grants of £50,000 during the year, funded by investment income of £36,374 and capital reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable Activities: these include £395 (2024: £395) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £197 (2024: £197) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £962 (2024: £592) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £36k | £51k |
| 30/06/2024 | £31k | £842 |
| 30/06/2023 | £27k | £53k |
| 30/06/2022 | £415k | £5k |
| 30/06/2021 | £16k | £580 |
Common questions
Is THE TAVENER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £37,606, while the charity's total net assets are £1,129,528, comprising primarily of fixed asset investments valued at £1,091,922. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, confirming a going concern basis. The charity made grants of £50,000 during the year, funded by investment income of £36,374 and capital reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.