THE WILLIAM BARROW'S CHARITY
The relief of persons resident in the Parochial Parish of Borden who are in need, hardship or distress, in particular those aged 60 years of more, and to advance the education of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance by offering support to local schools; and awarding scholarships, bursaries and similar awards to those going into tertiary education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial free unrestricted reserves of £524,934 in cash, which the Trustees consider more than adequate to meet likely expenditure for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £479,509 for the year, driven by significant property revaluation surpluses and rental income. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a level sufficient to ensure the continuity of the Charity’s operations and to provide a buffer against unforeseen circumstances.” — page 5
“In addition to the Clerk's salary of £26,400 (2024: £24,000) the following fees were payable to George Webb Finn: £55,209 (2024: £43,764) receivers fee for instructing and overseeing rents received and other property receipts and instructing and overseeing property repairs, and £17,122 (2024: £39,285) for other matters including negociating the purchase and sale of property.” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/08/2021)
Trustees
- Caroline Middleton
- Catoline Middleton
- Duncan Dewar-Whalley
- EDMUND GARTH DOUBLEDAY
- Elizabeth Hannah Stickings
- Gerald Arthur Wetherell
- Graham Richard Herbert
- James Mair
- Jill Fairbrass
- Robert Dixon
- STEPHEN CHARLES BATT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £411k | £203k |
| 31/12/2024 | £391k | £358k |
| 31/12/2023 | £347k | £205k |
| 31/12/2022 | £276k | £148k |
| 31/12/2021 | £271k | £170k |
Common questions
Is THE WILLIAM BARROW'S CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds substantial free unrestricted reserves of £524,934 in cash, which the Trustees consider more than adequate to meet likely expenditure for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £479,509 for the year, driven by significant property revaluation surpluses and rental income. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM BARROW'S CHARITY | £411k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BORDEN UNITED CHARITIES CIO | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KENNETH AND BARBARA BOARDMAN-WESTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | £157k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIR JOHN BARROW PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |