THE LIBERTARIAN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
The advancement of education in the subject of civil rights and liberties of the individual in society, in particular but not exclusively by the promotion and undertaking of study and research and the dissemination of the useful results thereof. To promote the sound administration and development of the law relating to the civil rights and liberties of the individual (without limitation)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a balance of £246,316, having incurred expenditure of £237,475 against income of £323,215. However, the trustees note that the organisation generally lacks long-term, stable financial support and that most of the available funds are restricted to specific projects deferred to 2026. The viability of the trust is described as dependent on finding continuing sources of funding, with the financial situation characterized as challenging.
What the accounts disclose
“In common with many similar organisations who receive the majority of their income from public funding, the viability of The Libertarian Research and Education Trust is dependent on finding continuing sources of funding, As set out in the trustee's report, the company's financial situation remains challenging, but the trustees are working to address these issues. Accordingly, the trustees believe it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis.” — page 34
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/11/2015)
Trustees
- Clare Hayes
- Jonathan Michael Bloch
- Laure Baudrihaye-Gerard
- Marie-Laure Basilien-Gainche
- Nadine Finch
- VICTORIA CANNING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £323k | £237k |
| 31/12/2024 | £153k | £195k |
| 31/12/2023 | £312k | £193k |
| 31/12/2022 | £44k | £112k |
| 31/12/2021 | £140k | £72k |
Common questions
Is THE LIBERTARIAN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a balance of £246,316, having incurred expenditure of £237,475 against income of £323,215. However, the trustees note that the organisation generally lacks long-term, stable financial support and that most of the available funds are restricted to specific projects deferred to 2026. The viability of the trust is described as dependent on finding continuing sources of funding, with the financial situation characterized as challenging. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.