FAIRBRIDGE TRUST
Raising funds for the relief of poverty by the sale of ethically sourced and fairly traded goods
Objects
TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD AND IN WEYMOUTH AND IT'S NEIGHBOURING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF SUCH GRANTS AND DONATIONS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a trading surplus of £5,861 and carried forward unrestricted reserves of £8,194. The trustees are confident that these reserves are sufficient to cover future contingencies. The charity relies entirely on volunteer staff and shop sales to raise funds, with no solicited donations received.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust does not solicit donations but relies upon the sale of goods in the shop to raise funds.” — page 4
“The shop premises occupied by the Trust are leased on a rent-free basis from a Trustee. These are not shown as donated facilities because the benefit is not considered reasonably quantifiable.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- LINDA PERRYchair
- Alison Rimmer
- Janet Hall
- Linda Anderson
- Susan Sandercock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £28k | £28k |
| 31/01/2025 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/01/2024 | £27k | £28k |
| 31/01/2023 | £30k | £28k |
| 31/01/2022 | £32k | £38k |
Common questions
Is FAIRBRIDGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a trading surplus of £5,861 and carried forward unrestricted reserves of £8,194. The trustees are confident that these reserves are sufficient to cover future contingencies. The charity relies entirely on volunteer staff and shop sales to raise funds, with no solicited donations received. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.