THE DISCWORLD FOUNDATION
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £26,047 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from £47,734 in the prior year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks, with no funds reported in deficit. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“Ludlow Trust Company Ltd was paid £13,041 (2024: £12,982) for trust administration and cash management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.”
“Rob Wilkins is a Director of Chalke Valley Community Hub Ltd, which is registered as a society under the Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Reg No. 2783R, and therefore did not take part in the decision to make this donation.”
“Ludlow Trust Company Ltd was paid £13,041 (2024: £12,982) for trust administration and cash management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.”
“Rob Wilkins is a Director of Chalke Valley Community Hub Ltd, which is registered as a society under the Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Reg No. 2783R, and therefore did not take part in the decision to make this donation.”
Trustees
- Ludlow Trust Company Ltd
- RHIANNA KATIE PRATCHETT
- ROBERT WILKINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £173k | £204k |
| 31/10/2024 | £75k | £83k |
| 31/10/2023 | £54k | £113k |
| 31/10/2022 | £48k | £27k |
| 31/10/2021 | £42k | £30k |
Common questions
Is THE DISCWORLD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £26,047 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from £47,734 in the prior year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs, contingencies, and risks, with no funds reported in deficit. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 DISCWORLD FOUNDATION | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILLIE'S WATCH | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | £760k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE JOAN LYNETTE DALTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAULINE MEREDITH CHARITABLE TRUST | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 2104 CHARITY FOUNDATION | £15k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |