THE 4814 TRUST
Latest income
£2.3m
Latest spending
£268k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £10,263,044, supported by significant investment gains and a large capital donation. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to meet obligations and that the reserves policy was met for the year. The charity reported no employees and no fundraising activities during the period.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: sufficient reserves in order to generate enough income annually to be able to make grants in line with the charity's grant making policy (held: £10.3m)
“The Trustees intend to maintain sufficient reserves in order to generate enough income annually to be able to make grants in line with the charity's grant making policy.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity received donated capital of £2,000,000 from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.
“The charity also received donated capital of £2,000,000 (2024: £nil) from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
“The charity received grants of £92,746 from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity received grants of £92,746 from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.
“The charity also received donated capital of £2,000,000 (2024: £nil) from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
“The charity received grants of £92,746 from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A balance of £33,559 was owed to The 4814 Trust from Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.
“The charity also received donated capital of £2,000,000 (2024: £nil) from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
“The charity received grants of £92,746 from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity paid expenses of £5,244 on behalf of Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.
“The charity also received donated capital of £2,000,000 (2024: £nil) from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
“The charity received grants of £92,746 from the Bestobell-Meggitt Welfare Trust.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£2.3m
Total spending
£268k
Cost of raising funds
£61k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/08/2024)
Trustees
- FRANCIS CHRISTOPHER BEDWELLchair
- CAROLE ELIZABETH BEDWELL
- CHRISTOPHER JULYAN GARDNER
- FERGUS CAUSER ARGYLE
- FRANCIS THOMAS BEDWELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.3m | £268k |
| 31/12/2024 | £366k | £411k |
| 31/07/2023 | £109k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE 4814 TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £10,263,044, supported by significant investment gains and a large capital donation. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to meet obligations and that the reserves policy was met for the year. The charity reported no employees and no fundraising activities during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Westcotts (SW) LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £71k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |