THE OPEN BLUE TRUST
Open Blue Trust uses a converted double-decker bus as a mobile community centre to deliver opportunities to isolated communities in Wiltshire. Open Blue looks to help the whole community by offering activities for all ages from carer and toddler groups through after school clubs and youth drop ins to resident cafes for the more mature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £5,624 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £39,809 to £34,185. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £18,134 remain above the stated policy target of £12,000, providing a buffer against funding drops. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The above staff costs include salary paid to David Sandberg of £39,155 (2024 £34,268), one of the trustees, for his work in administering the day to day running of the charity.” — page 11
“It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 and 4 months of expenditure. The trustees consider that this should be £12,000 in general funds.” — page 5
“The above staff costs include salary paid to David Sandberg of £39,155 (2024 £34,268), one of the trustees, for his work in administering the day to day running of the charity.” — page 11
“The trustees R Mrode and D Halls are also trustees of Dayspring Church Trust. During the year Dayspring Church Trust paid £30,352 to The Open Blue Trust for staff support.” — page 13
“During the year under review trustees, key management personnel and their close relatives made unrestricted donations totalling £1,220 (2024 £9,910) and restricted donations totalling £3,125 (2024 £nil).” — page 13
“The trustees R Mrode and D Halls are also trustees of Dayspring Church Trust. During the year Dayspring Church Trust paid £30,352 to The Open Blue Trust for staff support.” — page 13
“During the year under review trustees, key management personnel and their close relatives made unrestricted donations totalling £1,220 (2024 £9,910) and restricted donations totalling £3,125 (2024 £nil).” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/05/2023)
Trustees
- Professor RAPHAEL AWEYEVU MRODEchair
- David John Sandberg
- Dr David John Halls
- Nigel Kennedy Telfer
- Terence Mills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £66k | £72k |
| 31/12/2024 | £76k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £61k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £56k |
Common questions
Is THE OPEN BLUE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £5,624 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £39,809 to £34,185. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £18,134 remain above the stated policy target of £12,000, providing a buffer against funding drops. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE OPEN BLUE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £39,155 band.
Who funds THE OPEN BLUE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPEN BLUE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | FY2025 | £18k | Not specified in list |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | FY2022 | £12k | Grants awarded to groups within Wiltshire totalling £12,000 per group |