THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £728,730 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves falling to £13,147,868 from £13,876,598 the previous year. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £500,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Prince’s Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £200,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Rochester Cathedral Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £500,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Prince’s Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £200,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Rochester Cathedral Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £500,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Prince’s Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £200,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Rochester Cathedral Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £500,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Prince’s Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
“During the 2023/24 financial year, the Henry Oldfield Trust made a grant of £200,000 (2023: £Nil) to the Rochester Cathedral Trust, a charity of which Richard Oldfield is a Trustee.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- RICHARD JOHN OLDFIELDchair
- Amicia Oldfield
- Angelica Oldfield
- Baroness Jenkin
- Edward Oldfield
- LEONORA ROSE PHILIPPS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £334k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £214k | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £181k | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.0m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £728,730 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves falling to £13,147,868 from £13,876,598 the previous year. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
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| B&Q Foundation | 1 | £210k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £152k |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
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