The Rockspring Charitable Trust
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £4,984,877, with unrestricted reserves of £22,143. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £20,000 in the general fund to cover support and governance costs. The charity reported a net expenditure on investment activities of £114,231, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain approximately £20,000 in the general fund to ensure there are sufficient funds available to cover the support and governance costs.”
“During the year Mr R. M. Plummer and Mrs F. J. Plummer settled £nil on the charity.” — page 15
“Unquoted investments represent one share in Misrimuna Investments Limited, which was donated to the charity by Mrs M D Plummer’s 2003 Discretionary Trust by a Deed of Appointment dated 2 August 2022.” — page 14
“During the year Mr R. M. Plummer and Mrs F. J. Plummer settled £nil on the charity.” — page 15
“Unquoted investments represent one share in Misrimuna Investments Limited, which was donated to the charity by Mrs M D Plummer’s 2003 Discretionary Trust by a Deed of Appointment dated 2 August 2022.” — page 14
“During the year Mr R. M. Plummer and Mrs F. J. Plummer settled £nil on the charity.” — page 15
“Unquoted investments represent one share in Misrimuna Investments Limited, which was donated to the charity by Mrs M D Plummer’s 2003 Discretionary Trust by a Deed of Appointment dated 2 August 2022.” — page 14
“Unquoted investments represent one share in Misrimuna Investments Limited, which was donated to the charity by Mrs M D Plummer’s 2003 Discretionary Trust” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- RICHARD MARTIN PLUMMERchair
- FIONA JANE PLUMMER
- GRAHAM HAROLD CARTER
- SUSAN ELIZABETH FLOYD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.5m | £173k |
| 31/12/2024 | £570k | £156k |
| 31/12/2023 | £91k | £89k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £112k |
| 31/12/2021 | £474k | £395k |
Common questions
Is The Rockspring Charitable Trust financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £4,984,877, with unrestricted reserves of £22,143. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £20,000 in the general fund to cover support and governance costs. The charity reported a net expenditure on investment activities of £114,231, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £15k |