COBHAM COMBINED CHARITIES
Relief in need for persons living within the ancient parish of Cobham and Downside, Surrey, only. Funding is from ancient legacies and distribution is in accordance with the governing Scheme reflecting the terms of those legacies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £16,200, with total income of £27,607 and outgoings of £19,824 for the year. The trustees note that the high income figure was due to receiving 18 months of funding from the Henry Smith Charity in a single year, and that the charity holds no significant reserves policy, keeping only enough for urgent requests. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ongoing existence.
What the accounts disclose
“As the purpose of the charity is to distribute the annual proceeds of the funds then the charity does not seek to hold any significant reserves, only enough for possible urgent requests.” — page 4
“Ms Caroline Edwards is also the Director of Operations at the OASIS Charity. All funding from CCC channelled through oAsls goes directly to specified programmes and does not benefit Ms Edwards directly.” — page 5
Trustees
- DAVID EDWIN TIPPING
- Debbie Jane Stennett
- Dr David Charles Taylor MA, FSA
- Leila Caroline Edwards
- Revd Dr Michael Peter Branscombe
- Ruth Ann Somerville
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £20k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £21k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £19k | £18k |
| 31/03/2021 | £19k | £26k |
Common questions
Is COBHAM COMBINED CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £16,200, with total income of £27,607 and outgoings of £19,824 for the year. The trustees note that the high income figure was due to receiving 18 months of funding from the Henry Smith Charity in a single year, and that the charity holds no significant reserves policy, keeping only enough for urgent requests. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ongoing existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.