The Cranswick Charitable Trust
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £32,779 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £237,755 to £204,976. Per the trustees' report, the charity is entirely dependent on donations from Cranswick plc and related parties for its funding. The trustees acknowledge the going concern basis but do not disclose any material uncertainties or specific reserves policy targets.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level that will allow the distribution of grants to achieve the charitable objects of the trust.”
“During the year, the trust received income of £150,000 (2024: £150,000) and the payment for professional fees and insurance premiums totalling £4,688 (2024: £4,652) from Cranswick plc. The Cranswick Charitable Trust is run independently to Cranswick plc, although there is an affiliation between the organisations.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Andrew Martin Napthine
- Isabella Amelia Acaster
- Michael De-Villamar Roberts
- Miranda Stephanie Spencer
- Steven Garrick Glover
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £155k | £188k |
| 31/03/2024 | £155k | £274k |
| 31/03/2023 | £7k | £160k |
| 31/03/2022 | £531k | £20k |
Common questions
Is The Cranswick Charitable Trust financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £32,779 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £237,755 to £204,976. Per the trustees' report, the charity is entirely dependent on donations from Cranswick plc and related parties for its funding. The trustees acknowledge the going concern basis but do not disclose any material uncertainties or specific reserves policy targets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Cranswick Charitable Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Cranswick Charitable Trust as a grant recipient include LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CIO | FY2025 | £156k |
| LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CIO | FY2024 | £43k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £190k |
| MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| RINA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| NEWPIER CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £17k |