THE BASCULE CHARITABLE TRUST
The objects of the Trust are to further such objects or purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales in any part of the world and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £3,376 at the end of the reporting period, compared to £9,744 in the previous year. The trustees pursue a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover future needs, opportunities, contingencies, and risks. No funds were in deficit at the period end.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“No trustee received any remuneration or was reimbursed any expenses in the year under review. Ludlow Trust Company was paid £4,051 (2024: £3,795) for trust administration and cash management charges during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed. Christopher Thomas Jay is a trustee of Reaching Families (CN 1150906) and his mother Susan Jay is therefore also conflicted. A grant of £65,000 was paid to Reaching Families during the period.”
“Ludlow Trust Company was paid £4,051 (2024: £3,795) for trust administration and cash management charges during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.”
“Christopher Thomas Jay is a trustee of Reaching Families (CN 1150906) and his mother Susan Jay is therefore also conflicted. A grant of £65,000 was paid to Reaching Families during the period.”
“Ludlow Trust Company was paid £4,051 (2024: £3,795) for trust administration and cash management charges during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.”
“Christopher Thomas Jay is a trustee of Reaching Families (CN 1150906) and his mother Susan Jay is therefore also conflicted. A grant of £65,000 was paid to Reaching Families during the period.”
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER THOMAS JAY
- JANE LE MAITRE
- LUDLOW TRUST COMPANY LTD
- SUSAN JANE JAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £107k | £114k |
| 31/05/2024 | £72k | £77k |
| 31/05/2023 | £9k | £59k |
| 31/05/2022 | £84k | £84k |
| 31/05/2021 | £72k | £91k |
Common questions
Is THE BASCULE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £3,376 at the end of the reporting period, compared to £9,744 in the previous year. The trustees pursue a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover future needs, opportunities, contingencies, and risks. No funds were in deficit at the period end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BASCULE CHARITABLE TRUST | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JEANNINE VASSILIOU CHARITABLE TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SCS TRUST | £166k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE BALNEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £231k | — | 0 | above | 29.3% | no doubt |
| THE PELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £249k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE SCOPE CHARITABLE TRUST | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |