THE HARGREAVES CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £36,875, with a stated policy to maintain reserves for future needs and contingencies. The charity made grants totaling £150,000 during the year, funded by investment income and capital, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“Ludlow Trust Company Ltd was paid £3,862 for trust administration and cash management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.”
Trustees
- Kay Hargreaves
- LUDLOW TRUST COMPANY LTD
- Robert Julian Hargreaves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24/02/2026 | £169k | £155k |
| 24/02/2025 | £74k | £65k |
| 24/02/2024 | £14k | £5k |
| 24/02/2023 | £717 | £105k |
| 24/02/2022 | £16k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE HARGREAVES CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that free reserves were £36,875, with a stated policy to maintain reserves for future needs and contingencies. The charity made grants totaling £150,000 during the year, funded by investment income and capital, resulting in a net decrease in unrestricted cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.