THE RESOLUTION TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were £nil at the year end, with the charity relying on its expendable endowment fund which stood at £36,008,474. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £96,947 for the year, driven by charitable grants awarded exceeding investment income and gains. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust shares two trustees with the Resolution Foundation, a registered charitable company. During the year, the Trust paid a donation to the Foundation of £2,560,000 (2024 - £2,560,000) which had been accrued in previous periods.” — page 30
“The Trust also has a shared services agreement in place with the Resolution Foundation for the time spent by the Executive Chair (to 31 December 2024) and the Director of Finance and Resources on Trust activity. The value of this for the year is £59,650” — page 30
“The Trust shares two trustees with the Resolution Foundation, a registered charitable company. During the year, the Trust paid a donation to the Foundation of £2,560,000 (2024 - £2,560,000) which had been accrued in previous periods.” — page 30
“The Trust also has a shared services agreement in place with the Resolution Foundation for the time spent by the Executive Chair (to 31 December 2024) and the Director of Finance and Resources on Trust activity. The value of this for the year is £59,650” — page 30
“The Trust shares two trustees with the Resolution Foundation, a registered charitable company. During the year, the Trust paid a donation to the Foundation of £2,560,000 (2024 - £2,560,000) which had been accrued in previous periods.” — page 30
“The Trust also has a shared services agreement in place with the Resolution Foundation for the time spent by the Executive Chair (to 31 December 2024) and the Director of Finance and Resources on Trust activity. The value of this for the year is £59,650” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- The Resolution Trust (Trustee) Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £842k | £2.6m |
| 30/09/2024 | £488k | £2.9m |
| 30/09/2023 | £475k | £2.5m |
| 30/09/2022 | £321k | £9.5m |
| 30/09/2021 | £665k | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is THE RESOLUTION TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were £nil at the year end, with the charity relying on its expendable endowment fund which stood at £36,008,474. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £96,947 for the year, driven by charitable grants awarded exceeding investment income and gains. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES | 1 | £295k |
| MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS BY THE TOWER WITH ST. DUNSTAN'S IN THE EAST, LONDON | 1 | £40k |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| RINA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £20k |
| NEWPIER CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £17k |