THE BEECHING TRUST
This is a grant giving charity based in Oxfordshire so applications from Oxfordshire are particularly welcome.The trustees support the arts and heritage , education , the environment , health and social or economic disadvatage. The trustees do not fund charities registered outside the UK, expeditions, individuals , political parties , the promotion of religion or animal charities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,163,043, an increase from the previous year's £1,074,094. The trustees consider this level of income is likely needed to meet direct charitable expenditure and management costs, with a small amount for contingencies. The charity reported a net income of £88,949 for the year, driven by investment gains and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“In view of the Trust's income needs and the changeable investment environment over the last 12 months, the Trustees have decided to maintain the tevel of reserves for the coming years. Given that the charity is a grant giving charity only and given that it was established only in 2015, the trustees consider it appropriate to allow funds to accumulate.” — page 5
“The trustees have made a donation of £54,765 in the form of shares during the year (2025 - £78,637). One of the Trustees also transferred her interest in a registered charge over the property at 84 Wolsey Road Oxford to the Trust, which as at the date of transfer was deemed to hold no value for the purposes of these accounts.” — page 15
Trustees
- HER HONOUR ann Campbell DL MAchair
- HIS HONOUR JOHN QUENTIN CAMPBELL MA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £78k | £186k |
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £176k |
| 31/03/2024 | £115k | £105k |
| 31/03/2023 | £142k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £146k | £150k |
Common questions
Is THE BEECHING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,163,043, an increase from the previous year's £1,074,094. The trustees consider this level of income is likely needed to meet direct charitable expenditure and management costs, with a small amount for contingencies. The charity reported a net income of £88,949 for the year, driven by investment gains and donations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STEWARDS COMPANY LTD | 1 | £311k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £48k |
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £22k |
| Verso Vineyard Church Limited | 1 | £20k |
| BESIYATA | 1 | £15k |
| PARKWATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| QUORN BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST
- THE BEIT TRUST
- BEECHEN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST
- BCH TRUST
- ST BEGA CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BECKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEECHING TRUST | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | £2.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BEIT TRUST | £2.8m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEECHEN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BCH TRUST | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST BEGA CHARITABLE TRUST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |