THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity's main objectives are:To provide aid and support to a broad spectrum of charities which includes and covers education, welfare, health, mentoring and self-development, Jewish and Israeli charities and the community as a whole.To enable the employees of Beaverbrooks The Jewellers Ltd. to support their local charities both in terms of fund raising and the giving of their time.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,675,614, which is below the stated policy target of holding sufficient reserves to meet administrative operating costs for a 3 to 6 month period. The charity is fully funded by Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Limited, with donations amounting to £1,225,000 received during the year, and reports no material debt or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“Principal sources of income for The Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust include donations amounting to £1,225,000 (2025: £1,380,100) from Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Limited.” — page 5
“The Trustees’ aim is to hold sufficient reserves which would meet The Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust's future administrative operating costs for a 3 to 6 month period, in line with the Charities Commission's recommendations.” — page 6
“Donations amounting to £50,000 (2025: £30,000) were made to The Mustard Tree, a registered charity, during the period. The Mustard Tree is a related party by way of common directors/trustees.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £25,000 (2025: £10,000) were made to The Boathouse Youth, a registered charity, during the period. The Boathouse Youth is a related party by way of common directors/trustees.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £50,000 (2025: £30,000) were made to The Mustard Tree, a registered charity, during the period. The Mustard Tree is a related party by way of common directors/trustees.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £25,000 (2025: £10,000) were made to The Boathouse Youth, a registered charity, during the period. The Boathouse Youth is a related party by way of common directors/trustees.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £50,000 (2025: £30,000) were made to The Mustard Tree, a registered charity, during the period. The Mustard Tree is a related party by way of common directors/trustees.” — page 23
“Donations amounting to £25,000 (2025: £10,000) were made to The Boathouse Youth, a registered charity, during the period. The Boathouse Youth is a related party by way of common directors/trustees.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2026)
Trustees
- MARK ISAAC ADLESTONE OBE DLchair
- ANNA BLACKBURN
- Paul Holly
- Susie Nicholas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 28/02/2025 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 29/02/2024 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 28/02/2023 | £803k | £2.4m |
| 28/02/2022 | £443k | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,675,614, which is below the stated policy target of holding sufficient reserves to meet administrative operating costs for a 3 to 6 month period. The charity is fully funded by Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Limited, with donations amounting to £1,225,000 received during the year, and reports no material debt or pension deficits. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by John Potter & Harrison.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £1.8m |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School Charitable Trust | 1 | £1.3m |
| MAASEH TZEDUKEH V'CHESED | 1 | £578k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £555k |
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £135k |
| VAIDICHKA | 1 | £131k |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
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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 BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BEAVERBROOK FOUNDATION | £118k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EZER BEKOVOID LIMITED | £914k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GEMACH LTD | £7.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| J E JOSEPH CHARITABLE FUND | £130k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |