THE RAY COLLINS CHARITABLE TRUST
The objective and focus of the Trust is to provide a public benefit for the relief of poverty for the elderly, sick, disabled, injured and disadvantaged people of Wantage and surrounding villages. Relief is provided in a number of ways including provision of household appliances or furnishings and providing funds for the purchase of emergency, medical or necessary equipment or services.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £5,976 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £20,820, while restricted reserves were £2,079. The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- RAYMOND COLLINSchair
- Erica Mackay
- Irene Pond
- Lisa Smith
- Melanie Breakspear
- Robin David Bolton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £42k | £38k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £66k |
| 31/12/2021 | £84k | £84k |
| 31/12/2020 | £119k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE RAY COLLINS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £5,976 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £20,820, while restricted reserves were £2,079. The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 09/10/2020 | £2k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 07/08/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |