THE SUMMER CAMPS TRUST
The Trust's mission is to promote and encourage the development of well-run residential summer camps in the UK, so that many more British children and young people can take part in summer camps and by spending time in happy communities in the context of a good holiday benefit their self-confidence, social skills, creativity and positive attitudes, as well as making them happier.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial year ended with a good surplus, having paid off losses from the previous year. The organization relies on volunteer structures and seeks core funding to establish itself as a properly run organization with new staff. It acknowledges that recruitment for its specific type of camp is becoming harder year by year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- IAN FREDERICK LEWISchair
- Baron Michael John Storey
- Chloe UPRIGHT
- David Andrew CRANE
- Felix Paul PEPLER
- Louisa Catherine Cravero
- MALCOLM TROBE CBE
- MR CHRIS GREEN MA, MBE
- Nicky Bandini
- Scott TAYLOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £38k | £26k |
| 30/09/2024 | £38k | £40k |
| 30/09/2023 | £38k | £40k |
| 30/09/2022 | £35k | £41k |
| 30/09/2021 | £62k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE SUMMER CAMPS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial year ended with a good surplus, having paid off losses from the previous year. The organization relies on volunteer structures and seeks core funding to establish itself as a properly run organization with new staff. It acknowledges that recruitment for its specific type of camp is becoming harder year by year.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £8k | Summer Camps |