THE XCZ TRUST CIO
The charity operates in the Bath & NE Somerset area and makes grants to registered charities that provide services to: (a) socially-excluded or disadvantaged people; (b) health-related services; (c) support for religious organisations, primarily of the Christian faith, to enable places of worship to be maintained; and/or (d) cultural benefits to the community to preserve cultural heritage.
Objects
TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR WITHOUT LIMITATION BY PRIMARILY PROVIDING GRANTS TO CHARITIES AND/OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SEE FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £246,712, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining at least £100,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. The charity's income is primarily derived from donations by trustees and related parties, with total incoming resources of £367,322 against charitable expenditure of £120,610.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity seeks to maintain reserves of at least £100,000 at the end of each reporting period as the timing of its future income from donations by related parties is uncertain.” — page 4
“Mr R K Southgate made gift-aided donations totalling £229,100;” — page 12
“Mrs S M Southgate made gift-aided donations of £90,000;” — page 12
“Mr R K Southgate made gift-aided donations totalling £229,100;” — page 12
“Mrs S M Southgate made gift-aided donations of £90,000;” — page 12
“Mr R K Southgate made gift-aided donations totalling £229,100;” — page 12
“Mrs S M Southgate made gift-aided donations of £90,000;” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- JOHN GARETH LAWRENCE
- ROGER KENNETH SOUTHGATE
- Susan Mary Southgate
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £367k | £121k |
Common questions
Is THE XCZ TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £246,712, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining at least £100,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. The charity's income is primarily derived from donations by trustees and related parties, with total incoming resources of £367,322 against charitable expenditure of £120,610. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE XCZ TRUST CIO | £367k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRELMS TRUST CIO | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHGATE CHARITABLE TRUST | £313k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRIXWORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH | £98k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RASCHE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |