DAVID AND ELIZABETH KERFOOT CHARITABLE TRUST
We are based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire and our grant giving geography is Yorkshire with an emphasis on North Yorkshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £601,054, driven largely by the receipt of an investment property valued at £300,000. Free reserves remained low at £1,054, while the charity reported a net income of £296,713 against charitable expenditure of £18,401. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the charity's policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which are sufficient to cover ongoing expenditure of the trust as may arise from time to time.” — page 3
“Donation of property valued £300,000 (2024 nil) was received from Kerfoot CS, of which David and Elizabeth Kerfoot are Directors.” — page 12
“Donations were received from David and Elizabeth Kerfoot, the settlors, in 2025 of nil (2024 £3,500).” — page 12
“Donation of property valued £300,000 (2024 nil) was received from Kerfoot CS, of which David and Elizabeth Kerfoot are Directors.” — page 12
“Donations were received from David and Elizabeth Kerfoot, the settlors, in 2025 of nil (2024 £3,500).” — page 12
Trustees
- DAVID ARNOLD KERFOOTchair
- ELEANOR JANE WADE
- ELIZABETH MARY KERFOOT
- JENNIFER ELIZABETH WOOD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £315k | £18k |
| 31/03/2024 | £13k | £10k |
| 31/03/2023 | £10k | £9k |
Common questions
Is DAVID AND ELIZABETH KERFOOT CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £601,054, driven largely by the receipt of an investment property valued at £300,000. Free reserves remained low at £1,054, while the charity reported a net income of £296,713 against charitable expenditure of £18,401. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID AND ELIZABETH KERFOOT CHARITABLE TRUST | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST | £3.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK CONSERVATION TRUST LIMITED | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CPRE North and East Yorkshire | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KERRISON TRUST | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTHUMBERLAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £679k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |