THE EGMONT TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 11.3% to £1,928,033, while operational costs were covered entirely by Trustees and Patrons, allowing all other donations to go directly to projects. Total reserves stood at £2,616,203, which the Trustees note is above the policy requirement of £1,716,320, indicating a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- John Bason — Chair of Trustees
- Clare Evans — Deputy Chair
- Colin Williams — Deputy Chair (Executive)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- JOHN GEORGE BASONchair
- Clare Evans
- Martin Woodcock
- Nicholas John Cross
- Rachel Anne Scott Foster
- Rory Powe
- Stuart Powers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.9m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.7m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.9m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE EGMONT TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 11.3% to £1,928,033, while operational costs were covered entirely by Trustees and Patrons, allowing all other donations to go directly to projects. Total reserves stood at £2,616,203, which the Trustees note is above the policy requirement of £1,716,320, indicating a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HSJ Audit Limited.
Who funds THE EGMONT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EGMONT TRUST as a grant recipient include WOODCOCK CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, TREEBEARD TRUST, THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WOODCOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £250k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2023 | £63k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £63k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £63k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2023 | £63k |
| TREEBEARD TRUST | FY2024 | £30k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £15k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £13k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT'S CLOCK LAND CIO | 1 | £305k |
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £60k |
| SWIRE 2765 | 1 | £15k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £3k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |