BARNWOOD TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds stood at £94.0 million, with unrestricted reserves of £92.9 million, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated minimum reserves policy target of £78.4 million. Although the charity reported a deficit of £4.85 million on activities, this was covered by net investment gains, resulting in a net movement in funds of £198,000.
What the accounts disclose
“As of 31st December 2024, the reserves policy indicates that the minimum level of reserves required to deliver the Trust’s strategy is £78.4 million.” — page 47
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, Barnwood Trust awarded a grant of £82,019 to Inclusion Gloucestershire. Rich Amos and Andrew Cotterill, Trustees of Barnwood Trust, are also Trustees of Inclusion Gloucestershire.” — page 98
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, Barnwood Trust made a payment of £121,825 to Create Gloucestershire. This payment was from grant funds held on behalf of the partnership Healthier Communities Together as restricted funds. Paul Hooper, a Trustee of Barnwood Trust, is a Trustee of Create Gloucestershire and Pippa Jones, a Trustee of Barnwood Trust, is the Development Director at Create Gloucestershire.” — page 98
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, Barnwood Trust awarded a grant of £82,019 to Inclusion Gloucestershire. Rich Amos and Andrew Cotterill, Trustees of Barnwood Trust, are also Trustees of Inclusion Gloucestershire.” — page 98
“During the year ended 31 December 2024, Barnwood Trust made a payment of £121,825 to Create Gloucestershire. This payment was from grant funds held on behalf of the partnership Healthier Communities Together as restricted funds. Paul Hooper, a Trustee of Barnwood Trust, is a Trustee of Create Gloucestershire and Pippa Jones, a Trustee of Barnwood Trust, is the Development Director at Create Gloucestershire.” — page 98
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Colin Smith — Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/07/2018)
Trustees
- Colin Smithchair
- Andrew Cotterill
- Catherine Lois Sayer
- Christopher James Brown
- Patricia Jay
- Paul Hooper
- RICHARD AMOS
- Reyaz Limalia
- Siobhan Farmer
- Victoria Louise Newman- Brace
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.2m | £9.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.1m | £8.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.8m | £6.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.8m | £6.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.8m | £4.8m |
Common questions
Is BARNWOOD TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds stood at £94.0 million, with unrestricted reserves of £92.9 million, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated minimum reserves policy target of £78.4 million. Although the charity reported a deficit of £4.85 million on activities, this was covered by net investment gains, resulting in a net movement in funds of £198,000. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Hazlewoods LLP.
Who funds BARNWOOD TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARNWOOD TRUST as a grant recipient include ACTIVE IMPACT CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE IMPACT CIO | FY2024 | £4k |
| ACTIVE IMPACT CIO | FY2023 | £2k |