FIELDSDENE TRUST
Fieldsdene Trust supports evangelical Christian charities and affiliated workers through regular grants to existing beneficiaries, together with occasional one-off grants. The Trust has a particular interest in Wales without being limited to Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £39,162 for the year ended 30 September 2025, primarily due to a net loss on investments of £272,716. Despite this loss, total funds remained substantial at £5,704,312, with free reserves of £319,874 held above the trustees' policy target of four months' regular donations. The auditors issued an unqualified opinion but noted exceptions regarding the adequacy of accounting records and evidence for grants paid.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees seek to maintain a balance on deposit with the Investment Managers of at least 4 months regular donations to ensure that commitments can be met should contingencies occur.” — page 6
“Arising solely from the other matters, referred to above: - sufficient accounting records have not been kept. - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.”
“Arising solely from the other matters, referred to above: - sufficient accounting records have not been kept. - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.”
Trustees
- RACHEL JOY CAPPER POWEZKAchair
- Elizabeth Margaret Capper
- Heather Joy Capper
- John David James Capper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £404k | £171k |
| 30/09/2024 | £162k | £148k |
| 30/09/2023 | £160k | £158k |
| 30/09/2022 | £155k | £159k |
| 30/09/2021 | £153k | £136k |
Common questions
Is FIELDSDENE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £39,162 for the year ended 30 September 2025, primarily due to a net loss on investments of £272,716. Despite this loss, total funds remained substantial at £5,704,312, with free reserves of £319,874 held above the trustees' policy target of four months' regular donations. The auditors issued an unqualified opinion but noted exceptions regarding the adequacy of accounting records and evidence for grants paid. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Green & Co.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £130k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 1 | £25k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £13k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- FIELDS CHURCH
- FHS TRUST LIMITED
- SEEDFIELD TRUST
- GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE CRANEDALE EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST
- REGIONS BEYOND UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | £404k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FIELDS CHURCH | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FHS TRUST LIMITED | £1.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | noted |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.3m | — | — | below | — | noted |
| THE CRANEDALE EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £986k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |