THE LAWRENCE CHARITABLE TRUST
Advancing education for the public benefit and for such other charitable purposes generally as the trustees may from time to time determine for charities operational in the East Sussex area.
Latest income
£45k
Latest spending
£48k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted expenditure exceeded income by £4,800, resulting in a deficit that reduced the unrestricted fund to £3,943. The charity holds a reserve policy target of £5,000, meaning current free reserves are below this stated target. However, the trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £4k; policy: £5,000)
“The deficit was deducted from the unrestricted fund brought forward of £8,743, leaving the unrestricted fund carried forward at 5 April 2025 £3,943. The charity’s reserve policy has been set at £5,000”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Legal and professional services provided by Margaret Downey (£2,887) and Accountancy services provided by Crispin Freeman (£4,222).
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal and professional services provided by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875).
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Accountancy services provided by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329).
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Office rent paid £1,400 to John Jackson Charitable Trust whose trustees are Margaret Downey, Crispin Freeman, and Andrew Leaper.
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Investment properties valued by Leaper Stanbrook Ltd, a company where director Andrew Leaper is a director.
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
“Legal and professional services were provided to the charity by Margaret Downey, Solicitor, with payments made in the year £2,887 (2024 £2,875). Accountancy services were provided during the year by Crispin Freeman Chartered Accountant with payments made in the year £4,222 (2024 £4,329). No other trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- IAN ALAN TURNBULLchair
- Andrew Jonathan Leaper
- Crispin Patrick Freeman
- Gemma Louise Mantell
- MARGARET SUSAN DOWNEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £45k | £48k |
| 05/04/2024 | £42k | £39k |
| 05/04/2023 | £44k | £57k |
| 05/04/2022 | £44k | £29k |
| 05/04/2021 | £44k | £49k |
Common questions
Is THE LAWRENCE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted expenditure exceeded income by £4,800, resulting in a deficit that reduced the unrestricted fund to £3,943. The charity holds a reserve policy target of £5,000, meaning current free reserves are below this stated target. However, the trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.