THE ANBER FUND
The Trust Fund has been established to make grants for charitable purposes.
Objects
TO OR FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE APPOINTOR SHALL FOR TIME TO TIME IN WRITING DIRECT AND SUBJECT TO OR IN DEFAULT OF ANY SUCH DIRECTION AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds amounted to £1,048,383 at year-end, with £31,318 held in unrestricted income funds. The trustees report adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, supported by investment income of £33,880 and grants made of £24,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Income totalling £38.380 (2024: £33,738) was received in the year, of which £33,880 (2024: £29,238) was from investments.” — page 2
“Charitable Activities: these include £440 (2024: £431) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £220 (2024: £216) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £780 (2024: £707) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee. No trustee received remuneration or expenses as part of their role as Trustee of the charity. 13” — page 12
“Charitable Activities: these include £440 (2024: £431) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £220 (2024: £216) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £780 (2024: £707) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee. No trustee received remuneration or expenses as part of their role as Trustee of the charity. 13” — page 12
“Charitable Activities: these include £440 (2024: £431) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £220 (2024: £216) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £780 (2024: £707) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee. No trustee received remuneration or expenses as part of their role as Trustee of the charity. 13” — page 12
“Charitable Activities: these include £440 (2024: £431) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £220 (2024: £216) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £780 (2024: £707) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee. No trustee received remuneration or expenses as part of their role as Trustee of the charity. 13” — page 12
“Charitable Activities: these include £440 (2024: £431) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £220 (2024: £216) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £780 (2024: £707) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee. No trustee received remuneration or expenses as part of their role as Trustee of the charity. 13” — page 12
“Charitable Activities: these include £440 (2024: £431) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £220 (2024: £216) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £780 (2024: £707) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee. No trustee received remuneration or expenses as part of their role as Trustee of the charity. 13” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANDREW BEHRENDchair
- LCVS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £38k | £25k |
| 30/06/2024 | £34k | £23k |
| 30/06/2023 | £30k | £23k |
| 30/06/2022 | £30k | £31k |
| 30/06/2021 | £29k | £50k |
Common questions
Is THE ANBER FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds amounted to £1,048,383 at year-end, with £31,318 held in unrestricted income funds. The trustees report adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, supported by investment income of £33,880 and grants made of £24,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.