THE ACHILLES TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the Achilles Trust relies on income from its investment portfolio and donations to fund its charitable aims. The trustees report that unrestricted funds were sufficient to meet expected medium-term expenditure, with no formal reserves policy in place. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Bridget Helen Ruth Wheeler
- Dr Ailsa Cameron Wallace
- Dr Joanna Elizabeth Cripps
- John Picton Crosse
- PAUL DAVID TALBOT WILLCOX
- Professor Joan Lasenby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £150k | £136k |
| 31/12/2023 | £29k | £39k |
| 30/12/2022 | £33k | £31k |
| 30/12/2021 | £19k | £16k |
| 30/12/2020 | £88k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE ACHILLES TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Achilles Trust relies on income from its investment portfolio and donations to fund its charitable aims. The trustees report that unrestricted funds were sufficient to meet expected medium-term expenditure, with no formal reserves policy in place. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ACHILLES TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ACHILLES TRUST as a grant recipient include THE RISMAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £226k |
| PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHING TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |