THE GLACIER TRUST
The Glacier Trust works with established NGOs in Nepal to enable high altitude communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change. TGT also works with Universities in the UK and Nepal to help nurture the next generation of climate change adaptation professionals. In the UK, TGT advocates for socially just approaches to climate change adaptation and sustainable development.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £18,872, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £16,263. Per the trustees' report, the charity's policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, a level the trustees consider has been maintained throughout the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially incorrect.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 14
“The charity receives free use of office accommodation from the charity's co-director. This benefit is difficult to quantify accurately. A value of £1,000 per annum has been entered as a reasonable approximation of the cost of facilities received. This has been included as a donation with the equivalent amount recognised as expenditure under the appropriate heading in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 22
Trustees
- PETER OSBORNEchair
- ANDREW RUTHERFORD
- James Forsyth
- MARY PEART
- Professor CRAIG HUTTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £41k | £60k |
| 05/04/2024 | £56k | £43k |
| 05/04/2023 | £72k | £77k |
| 05/04/2022 | £80k | £79k |
| 05/04/2021 | £69k | £82k |
Common questions
Is THE GLACIER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £18,872, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £16,263. Per the trustees' report, the charity's policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, a level the trustees consider has been maintained throughout the year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially incorrect. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GLACIER TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GLACIER TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION, MARR-MUNNING TRUST, ARKBOUND FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £14k | |
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Top up funding for Phase 2 MDAFRC Agri-tech Centre in Cambodia an ecobuild rural development training centre |
| MARR-MUNNING TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Top up funding for Agri Resource Centre project |
| ARKBOUND FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Tree planting |