FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO
The relief of need, hardship and distress to individuals resident in the Parish of Frimley, as defined in 1903, and other local organisations with compatible objectives.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus on unrestricted funds of £24,813 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £737,557. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds reserves well above its stated policy target of one year's average income (£256,315), indicating strong financial stability. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“A minimum of one year’s average income is held in reserves in order to meet the financial needs of the charity. Average income over the last two financial years has been £256,315”
“A grant was paid in the year to The Besom in Camberley for £12,000 (2023: £Nil). The spouse of D Bateman is a trustee of The Besom in Camberley. D Bateman was excluded from the decision-making process for this grant.” — page 23
“During the year, rent and ancillary costs of £3,427 (2023: £1,308) were paid to High Cross Church, Camberley, a charity of which M Glauert is a trustee.” — page 23
“A grant was paid in the year to The Besom in Camberley for £12,000 (2023: £Nil). The spouse of D Bateman is a trustee of The Besom in Camberley. D Bateman was excluded from the decision-making process for this grant.” — page 23
“During the year, rent and ancillary costs of £3,427 (2023: £1,308) were paid to High Cross Church, Camberley, a charity of which M Glauert is a trustee.” — page 23
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (26/02/2016)
Trustees
- CLIFF BETTON
- Damon Cary Walker
- David Parker
- James Withers
- MARY GERTRUDE KEYS
- MARYANN THOMSON
- MICHAEL GEDDES PATERSON OBE
- Mary Jane Glauert
- Murray Chesterton Rowlands
- Richard Brignall
- Robert William Lee
- Rodney Bates
- SIMON RICHARD STRACHAN
- Salma Jane Sams
- Shaun Garrett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £266k | £266k |
| 31/12/2023 | £247k | £233k |
| 31/12/2022 | £248k | £173k |
| 31/12/2021 | £222k | £215k |
| 31/12/2020 | £242k | £131k |
Common questions
Is FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus on unrestricted funds of £24,813 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £737,557. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds reserves well above its stated policy target of one year's average income (£256,315), indicating strong financial stability. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £55k |
| THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £6k |
| THE RIX-THOMPSON-ROTHENBERG FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £4k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- FRIMLEY HEALTH CHARITY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRIMLEY
- FRIMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST
- DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY
- CLIFFORD CHAMBERS RELIEF IN NEED CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIMLEY HEALTH CHARITY | £1.9m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRIMLEY | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |