The Pear Tree Fund
To provide information, advice and holistic support to anyone with a life-changing illness or long-term condition who lives in East Suffolk and neighbouring parts of Mid Suffolk and South Norfolk, and to families and carers. Services and support are provided from the Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth, or by telephone, online and in the home.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,191 for the year, with total income rising to £361,649. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £150,278, exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £131,000, and the trustees believe the charity remains in a stable and sustainable financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, Grants and Legacies - 73%” — page 7
“maintain free reserves equivalent to approximately six months of unrestricted, actual expenditure. Based on current expenditure levels, this represents a target reserves figure of approximately £131,000.” — page 8
“A payment of £80 was made to one trustee to distribute on to volunteers as a contribution to a meal (2024: £Nil).” — page 28
“Donations without conditions totalling £1,015 (2024: £Nil) were received from trustees during the year.” — page 28
“A payment of £80 was made to one trustee to distribute on to volunteers as a contribution to a meal (2024: £Nil).” — page 28
“Donations without conditions totalling £1,015 (2024: £Nil) were received from trustees during the year.” — page 28
“A payment of £80 was made to one trustee to distribute on to volunteers as a contribution to a meal (2024: £Nil).” — page 28
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/02/2015)
Trustees
- Candace Tamsyn Imison
- Dr DINAH CECELIA MORLEY
- Guy Peryer
- NICOLA JANE SAWKINS
- Philip John King
- Sean Verrall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £362k | £348k |
| 31/12/2024 | £229k | £324k |
| 31/12/2023 | £206k | £299k |
| 31/12/2022 | £256k | £308k |
| 31/12/2021 | £263k | £259k |
Common questions
Is The Pear Tree Fund financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,191 for the year, with total income rising to £361,649. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £150,278, exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £131,000, and the trustees believe the charity remains in a stable and sustainable financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Pear Tree Fund?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Pear Tree Fund as a grant recipient include THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED, HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST, THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED | FY2023 | £30k | Annual payment to resource the Centre enabling it to provide support and information to those affected by cancer in the local area |
| THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED | FY2022 | £30k | annual payment for support and information |
| HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE BIG C APPEAL LIMITED | FY2024 | £15k | Final payment for support and information services |
| HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2025 | £298k | Growing Pear Tree: Health and wellbeing support in the heart of the community |