THE TRISTENAGH TRUST
General charitable purposes.
Objects
FOR OR TOWARDS SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DECIDE PROVIDED THAT THE TRUSTEES SHALL ALSO HAVE POWER IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIE TO TIME TO APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL OF THE TRUST FUND FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £37,320, with charitable grants paid out of £4,655, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The trustees report no significant liabilities and explicitly state that a reserves policy is not required. The total assets at year-end amounted to £41,277.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants received 37,320” — page 3
“The sum of £32,020 was added to The Tristenagh Trust from a CAF account held in the name of Mrs RM Ford.” — page 1
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- SIR ANDREW CHARLES FORD GCVOchair
- EDWARD CHRISTIAN FORD
- ROSALIND MARY FORD
- Thomas William Ford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £6k | £46k |
| 31/03/2025 | £37k | £5k |
| 31/03/2024 | £5k | £5k |
| 31/03/2023 | £5k | £4k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE TRISTENAGH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £37,320, with charitable grants paid out of £4,655, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The trustees report no significant liabilities and explicitly state that a reserves policy is not required. The total assets at year-end amounted to £41,277. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE TRISTENAGH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TRISTENAGH TRUST as a grant recipient include HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- SIR ANDREW CHARLES FORD GCVO — trustee here and at HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | Related Party Transaction |
| HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £2k | Grants to institutions |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £92k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £44k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
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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 TRISTENAGH TRUST | £6k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| T. A. G. TRUST LTD | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE I S A CHARITY | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SIR TERENCE RATTIGAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| O'HEA CHARITABLE TRUST | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| T & S TRUST FUND | £334k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |