THE RINGTONS "TEA GROWING COMMUNITY" CHARITABLE TRUST
The prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of smallholder farmers and workers in the tea industry by providing: grants, and loans; goods and services; buildings, accommodation, shelter, infrastructure and facilities; projects designed to improve agriculture, community capacity and working conditions; and such other charitable means as the Trustees may decide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £1,958,556, comprising a £1,925,928 endowment fund and £32,628 in unrestricted reserves. The trustees confirm that the investment portfolio is sufficient to generate the income required for operations and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from raising funds: Investment income 2 ~ 45,155 45,155 40,617”
“During the year, The Ringtons “Tea Growing Community” Charitable Trust received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £25,000) from Ringtons Limited. One of the trustees, Mr C J Smith, is a director of Ringtons Limited.”
Trustees
- COLIN JOHN SMITH
- Charlotte Jessica Skeates
- DANTON IVAN VORSTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £45k | £76k |
| 05/04/2024 | £41k | £14k |
| 05/04/2023 | £37k | £53k |
| 05/04/2022 | £26k | £22k |
| 05/04/2021 | £26k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE RINGTONS "TEA GROWING COMMUNITY" CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £1,958,556, comprising a £1,925,928 endowment fund and £32,628 in unrestricted reserves. The trustees confirm that the investment portfolio is sufficient to generate the income required for operations and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.