THOMSON-BREE CHARITABLE TRUST
To distribute the Charity's income, at its Trustees discretion, between the six charities or charitable entities specifically named as potential discretionary beneficiaries under the terms of the will of the late James R.W. Thomson-Bree
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £12,949,215 to £12,639,951 due to a net expenditure of £309,264, driven by a significant unrealized loss on investments of £262,796. The trustees report that the financial position remains good, with the charity funded by a substantial legacy and generating income from investments and property rentals. No reserves policy target is stated, as the trustees intend to gradually control reserves to distribute the majority of annual income to beneficiaries.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- JOHN CECIL RUDDICK
- SIMON ROBERT GRINDLAY
- Satnam Singh CHOONGH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £264k | £311k |
| 30/11/2024 | £237k | £250k |
| 30/11/2023 | £213k | £291k |
| 30/11/2022 | £212k | £160k |
| 30/11/2021 | £178k | £209k |
Common questions
Is THOMSON-BREE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £12,949,215 to £12,639,951 due to a net expenditure of £309,264, driven by a significant unrealized loss on investments of £262,796. The trustees report that the financial position remains good, with the charity funded by a substantial legacy and generating income from investments and property rentals. No reserves policy target is stated, as the trustees intend to gradually control reserves to distribute the majority of annual income to beneficiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Luckmans Duckett Parker Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £183k |
| RICHARD WATTS AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER ALMSHOUSE CHARITIES | 1 | £200 |
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- H & T CLIENTS CHARITABLE TRUST
- BHM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST
- SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST
- GARVAN LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMSON-BREE CHARITABLE TRUST | £264k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H & T CLIENTS CHARITABLE TRUST | £919k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BHM CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIR JOSEPH WILLIAMSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |