THE SYDNEY BRENNER CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £243,652 at the year end, held to meet future fellowship grant payments. The charity reported total income of £474,217 against charitable expenditure of £225,677, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At year end the trust had reserves of £243,652. These are being held in order to meet future payments as they fall due mainly in relation to Sydney Brenner Fellowship grants.” — page 5
“As described in the trustee report and in note 7, during the year the charity purchased the Nobel Prize medal from the late Sydney Brenner’s Estate for £250,000. One of the Trustees is a beneficiary of the estate.” — page 15
Trustees
- The King's College of our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £277k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £366k | £226k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £4k |
| 31/03/2022 | £69k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £215 | £375 |
Common questions
Is THE SYDNEY BRENNER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £243,652 at the year end, held to meet future fellowship grant payments. The charity reported total income of £474,217 against charitable expenditure of £225,677, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.