THE BARBER CHARVET TRUST
The Barber Charvet Trust makes grants to other (mostly smaller) charities where the trustees in their sole discretion feel the charity fulfils the criteria set by the Board. It also administers the wishes of the late Frank Barber.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is a financially robust grant-making trust with total net assets of £2,500,962 as of 31 December 2024. The trustees confirm there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds its asset base in cash and investment trusts to fund grants to other charities.
What the accounts disclose
“The BCT's reserves are its asset base.” — page 11
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- John Barberchair
- Alexandra Mary Dashwood Evans
- Diane Charvet
- Edward Charvet
- Frances Barber
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £296k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £177k |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.9m | £345k |
Common questions
Is THE BARBER CHARVET TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is a financially robust grant-making trust with total net assets of £2,500,962 as of 31 December 2024. The trustees confirm there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds its asset base in cash and investment trusts to fund grants to other charities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.