THE CHRISTOPHER ROBINS CHARITABLE TRUST
Providing grants or financial assistance to local causes for the public benefit and furtherance of education and higher education or training in business crafts of any person residing in the parish of Kirkby Lonsdale or the surrounding parishes known as the Rainbow Parishes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £2,039,343, which fall short of the stated policy target of covering six months of running costs. However, the trustees note that a bank loan was repaid post-year-end by a trustee, providing the flexibility needed to sustain operations despite the charity having net current liabilities at the balance sheet date.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Trust’s aim to have a reserve to cover 6 months running costs.” — page 4
“During the year, a loan was given to the Charity by a close family member of a Trustee for £45,000. This loan is repayable within two years under the agreement.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Short
- Nancy Livock
- THOMAS RALPH SHORT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 13/06/2025 | £135k | £105k |
| 13/06/2024 | £124k | £86k |
| 13/06/2023 | £129k | £88k |
| 13/06/2022 | £119k | £76k |
| 13/06/2021 | £115k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE CHRISTOPHER ROBINS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £2,039,343, which fall short of the stated policy target of covering six months of running costs. However, the trustees note that a bank loan was repaid post-year-end by a trustee, providing the flexibility needed to sustain operations despite the charity having net current liabilities at the balance sheet date. 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 CHRISTOPHER ROBINS CHARITABLE TRUST | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| C A ROOKES CHARITABLE TRUST | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANCASTER, RIPLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LAND AND POSSESSIONS OF THE POOR OF ELY OTHERWISE PARSONS' CHARITY | £450k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |