THE ACHILLES TRUST
The Achilles Trust aims to support the promotion and encouragement of athletics amongst students of Oxford and Cambridge Universities. It supports athletics fixtures of these students, in particular the Transatlantic Series of fixtures with US universities. It can also support other charitable educational purposes, in particular relating to the encouragement of athletics generally.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts were subject to an independent examination by a retired chartered accountant, who confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts complied with regulatory requirements. The examiner reported no material matters or concerns that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts.
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?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts were subject to an independent examination by a retired chartered accountant, who confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts complied with regulatory requirements. The examiner reported no material matters or concerns that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 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 | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | US Achilles Club tours and track and field activities |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £350k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £205k |
| PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHING TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| CATKIN PUSSYWILLOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £14k |
Charities like this
- SPORTS AID TRUST
- RHODES TRUST - PUBLIC PURPOSES FUND
- THE OXFORD TRUST
- LONDON YOUTH SPORTS TRUST LIMITED
- TRACK ACADEMY
- HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ACHILLES TRUST | £150k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPORTS AID TRUST | £16.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RHODES TRUST - PUBLIC PURPOSES FUND | £34.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OXFORD TRUST | £3.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON YOUTH SPORTS TRUST LIMITED | £199k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRACK ACADEMY | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |