FAIRBRIDGE TRUST
Raising funds for the relief of poverty by the sale of ethically sourced and fairly traded goods
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
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.