THE EDWARD SMART CHARITABLE TRUST
Grant making trust
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £918,475.43, all of which were classified as expendable endowment funds with £nil in unrestricted funds. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a loss of £10,851.05 for the year, primarily due to a loss on the market value of investments, while making no grants in the current period compared to £23,320 in the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID NELS SWANSONchair
- SG KLEINWORT HAMBROS TRUST COMPANY (UK) LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £39k | £33k |
| 05/04/2024 | £39k | £55k |
| 05/04/2023 | £37k | £46k |
| 05/04/2022 | £35k | £33k |
| 05/04/2021 | £35k | £41k |
Common questions
Is THE EDWARD SMART CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £918,475.43, all of which were classified as expendable endowment funds with £nil in unrestricted funds. The charity reported a net movement in funds of a loss of £10,851.05 for the year, primarily due to a loss on the market value of investments, while making no grants in the current period compared to £23,320 in the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.