THE GREAT RIVER RACE TRUST
To promote fixed-seat rowing, especially on the tidal Thames and its tributaries, by organizing events, in particular the Great River Race, making grants to organizations promoting fixed seat rowing, lending equipment and encouraging traditional boat building.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net operating income of £66,406.92 for the period ending September 2023, with total income of £162,651.34 against total costs of £96,244.42. The trustees indicate that any surplus is accumulated to build reserves sufficient to cover the cost of a race cancelled at short notice. The charity is described as recently formed, having been registered in June 2022.
What the accounts disclose
“Any surplus will be accumulated until the Trust has sufficient reserves to cover the cost of a race that has to be cancelled at short notice, due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.”
Trustees
- Jeremy Dennis Randall BScchair
- Colin Charles Middlemiss
- Irene Randall
- Richard Daniel Turk
- Thomas Edward Michael Sargent BA FSA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £152k | £100k |
| 31/12/2023 | £163k | £96k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE GREAT RIVER RACE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net operating income of £66,406.92 for the period ending September 2023, with total income of £162,651.34 against total costs of £96,244.42. The trustees indicate that any surplus is accumulated to build reserves sufficient to cover the cost of a race cancelled at short notice. The charity is described as recently formed, having been registered in June 2022.
Who funds THE GREAT RIVER RACE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GREAT RIVER RACE TRUST as a grant recipient include The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2023 | £3k | |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | FY2024 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £255k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £58k |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 1 | £30k |
| DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY | 1 | £26k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH ROWING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- CHISWICK ROWING TRUST
- THAMES RIVERS TRUST
- FULHAM REACH BOAT CLUB
- ROYAL CANOE CLUB TRUST
- POPLAR BLACKWALL & DISTRICT ROWING CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GREAT RIVER RACE TRUST | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ROWING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £235k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHISWICK ROWING TRUST | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THAMES RIVERS TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM REACH BOAT CLUB | £1.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL CANOE CLUB TRUST | £70k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |