EAST SUFFOLK TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,698,923, which is well in excess of its stated policy target of £130,000–£270,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity has not yet awarded any grants, resulting in low expenditure limited to administrative costs. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“East Suffolk Trust aims to hold free reserves equivalent to 6–12 months of running costs, which equates to approximately £130,000–£270,000.” — page 7
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Clare Matterson CBE — Chair
- Lewis Spurgin — Chief Executive
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Clare Matterson CBE
- Dr Stephen Mannings
- Dr Zorzeta Bakaki
- Heather Broughton
- James Alexander
- Julian Roughton
- Professor Lynn Dicks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.7m | £25k |
Common questions
Is EAST SUFFOLK TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,698,923, which is well in excess of its stated policy target of £130,000–£270,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity has not yet awarded any grants, resulting in low expenditure limited to administrative costs. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Larking Gowen.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £20k |
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | 2 | £56k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £341k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £271k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £85k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £60k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £40k |