THE SANDCASTLE TRUST
Registered charity 1169523 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC051645 (OSCR)
The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside families living with a rare genetic condition to help build lasting positive family memories, strengthen family relationships, improve emotional wellbeing and resilience.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £159,478 from £92,999 in the prior year, driven largely by a significant rise in restricted grants. The charity reports accumulated funds of £128,920, with unrestricted reserves of £17,299, which the trustees confirm are currently in line with their policy of holding approximately three months of running costs. The trustees note that while the charity has remained ahead of rising costs, much of the income is restricted, and building unrestricted income remains a key focus for long-term sustainability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Restricted grants from trusts and foundations (82% of income)
“Restricted grants from trusts and foundations: £130,738”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months running costs less secured income (held: £17k)
“The Trustees’ policy is to aim to hold free reserves equal to a minimum of approximately three months running costs less secured income.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Sandcastle Trust (matched by registered charity number).
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- DAVID MICHAEL ROSS SINGLETON
- ELEANOR JANE BATEMAN
- IAN ANDREW BATEMAN
- Jessica Clatworthy · trustee of 1 other charity
- LESLEY ANN DODD
- Laura Skinner
- Luke Brooker
- Mina Holland
- Samantha Louise Crouch
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE SANDCASTLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £159,478 from £92,999 in the prior year, driven largely by a significant rise in restricted grants. The charity reports accumulated funds of £128,920, with unrestricted reserves of £17,299, which the trustees confirm are currently in line with their policy of holding approximately three months of running costs. The trustees note that while the charity has remained ahead of rising costs, much of the income is restricted, and building unrestricted income remains a key focus for long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SANDCASTLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SANDCASTLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, ST FAITH'S TRUST, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TOY TRUST, SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST.
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