THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST
Providing donations and grants for charitable purposes to other charities and voluntary bodies, or for the benefit of the general public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £152,376 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves to £412,089. The Trustees' policy is not to retain reserves as overheads are low, and the charity maintains sufficient funds to continue its operations. There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Trustees policy not to retain reserves as overheads are low and the grants that are made vary according to the income received. As such no reserves are required to ensure the charity’s continued operations.” — page 4
“The total cash donations received without conditions from the trustees, net of gift aid, totalled £nil (2024 £100,000). Donations in the form of shares received without conditions from the trustees totalled £nil (2024 £175,027). There were no other related party transactions during the reporting period that require disclosure in the financial statements.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JOSEPH PATRICK MACHALEchair
- MARY ANN MACHALE
- Richard William James Parry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £148k | £153k |
| 31/12/2024 | £119k | £121k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £229k | £149k |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £152,376 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves to £412,089. The Trustees' policy is not to retain reserves as overheads are low, and the charity maintains sufficient funds to continue its operations. There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 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 ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSS WARBURTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | £491k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ZOCHONIS CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROTARY CLUB OF ROMSEY TEST TRUST FUND | £100k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |