GAMBLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST
Making grants and donations in support of the following areas1 Sport in Sidmouth Devon2 Well being and relief of suffering of the elderly3 Prostate cancer research4 Physical and mental well being of former members of the British armed forces
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ("THE OBJECTS") ARE:(1)TO SUPPORT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DONATIONS AND GRANTS, ORGANISATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR SPORT IN SIDMOUTH, DEVON FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING THE WELL BEING OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG AND THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE SPORT OF CRICKET.(2)TO SUPPORT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DONATIONS AND GRANTS, NON-GOVERNMENT, NOT FOR PROFIT, UK REGISTERED CHARITIES WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WELL BEING OF ELDERLY AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE RESIDENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM WHO ARE SUFFERING TERMINAL ILLNESSES BY PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL END OF LIFE PALLIATIVE CARE AND / OR PROVIDING CARE IN THE COMMUNITY.(3)TO SUPPORT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DONATIONS AND GRANTS, NON-GOVERNMENT, NOT FOR PROFIT, UK REGISTERED CHARITIES WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES, AND / OR THE DIAGNOSIS OF, AND /OR THE EARLY DETECTION OF AND / OR THE TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.(4)TO SUPPORT, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DONATIONS AND GRANTS, NON-GOVERNMENT, NOT FOR PROFIT, UK REGISTERED CHARITIES WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CARE AND SUPPORT OF FORMER MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH ARMED FORCES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a deficit of £15,269 for the year, reducing its unrestricted accumulated funds from £100,009 to £84,740. The trustees report that reserves are held to meet at least twelve months' anticipated forward expenditure and that the Trust has complied with this policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“During the financial year, the Trust’s receipts amounted to £38,000 (2024: £46,594) being donations from both of its settlors.” — page 4
“In addition, the reserves at all times include sufficient funds to meet at least twelve months’ anticipated forward expenditure.”
“The Charity does not accept grants and donations from members of the public or from any party other than PJ Gamble and Mrs KM Gamble, both of whom are Trustees.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Philip John Gamble Mrchair
- Kathleen Mary Gamble
- RICHARD MARK DOLLIMORE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £38k | £53k |
| 30/09/2024 | £47k | £42k |
| 30/09/2023 | £36k | £25k |
| 30/09/2022 | £68k | £2k |
| 30/09/2021 | £20k | £2k |
Common questions
Is GAMBLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a deficit of £15,269 for the year, reducing its unrestricted accumulated funds from £100,009 to £84,740. The trustees report that reserves are held to meet at least twelve months' anticipated forward expenditure and that the Trust has complied with this policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.