DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £5,353,493 at the year end, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity maintains these reserves to meet approved grant applications and fund future research work, with no stated policy target for a specific reserve level. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN ANNINGchair
- ANGUS NEIL COTTEY
- Elizabeth Frances Priest
- Michael Peter Roberts
- PETER COURTENAY SMERDON
- RACHEL HELEN KNOWLES
- RICHARD JAMES SIBLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £250k | £203k |
| 31/03/2024 | £218k | £180k |
| 31/03/2023 | £208k | £133k |
| 31/03/2022 | £180k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £103k |
Common questions
Is DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £5,353,493 at the year end, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity maintains these reserves to meet approved grant applications and fund future research work, with no stated policy target for a specific reserve level. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £87k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |