THE LAWSON TRUST CIO
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total charity funds amounted to £21,180,660, comprising a designated capital fund of £20,986,104 and a general fund of £194,556. The trustees estimate that the general fund reserves provide sufficient funds to enable the charity to function for a six-month period, valued at £75,000. The charity achieved a net movement in funds of £67,392 for the year, driven by net gains on investments.
What the accounts disclose
“These reserves provide the funds to enable the charity to function for a six-month period which the trustees estimate at £75,000.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/09/2020)
Trustees
- Antony Michael Hooper
- Katharine Lewis
- MICHAEL ANTHONY NORRIE
- Paul Robert Alexander Marsh
- Robert Andrew Blundell
- Sarah Alexandra Hill
- Sarah Playle
- Zina Hunt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £676k | £803k |
| 31/03/2024 | £784k | £895k |
| 31/03/2023 | £720k | £793k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £522k |
Common questions
Is THE LAWSON TRUST CIO financially healthy?
The accounts state that total charity funds amounted to £21,180,660, comprising a designated capital fund of £20,986,104 and a general fund of £194,556. The trustees estimate that the general fund reserves provide sufficient funds to enable the charity to function for a six-month period, valued at £75,000. The charity achieved a net movement in funds of £67,392 for the year, driven by net gains on investments. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TERRACE LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £150 |