THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST
The prevention or relief of poverty, financial hardship or ill health in particular but not exclusively by the provision of grants to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty, financial hardship or ill health.
Objects
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR ILL HEALTH IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR ILL HEALTH.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £121,134, up from £82,231 in the prior year, supported by total incoming resources of £112,950. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and have confirmed the charity is prepared on a going concern basis. No specific reserves policy target is stated, only a general aim to maintain sufficient reserves for flexibility and working capital.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves so as to give flexibility to cover temporary timing differences for donations received, adequate working capital for core costs and which will allow them to respond quickly to the needs of the Charity.” — page 5
Trustees
- Susan Shelmerdinechair
- Charlotte Keating
- Michael Shelmerdine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £113k | £74k |
| 05/04/2025 | £51k | £1k |
| 05/04/2024 | £1k | £240 |
| 05/04/2023 | £639 | £240 |
| 05/04/2022 | £31k | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £121,134, up from £82,231 in the prior year, supported by total incoming resources of £112,950. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and have confirmed the charity is prepared on a going concern basis. No specific reserves policy target is stated, only a general aim to maintain sufficient reserves for flexibility and working capital. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.