VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£458k
Latest spending
£586k
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £12,454,058 to £12,159,805 due to a net expenditure of £294,253, driven by investment losses. The trustees confirm that reserves are sufficient to meet commitments and sustain grant-giving for the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to meet its commitments to grants awarded but not yet paid and to maintain the trust's grant-giving potential in real terms (held: £12.2m)
“It is the policy of the trust to maintain sufficient reserves to meet its commitments to grants awarded but not yet paid and to maintain the trust's grant-giving potential in real terms.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Birkenhead School
“The Trust has agreed to donate a total of £96,600, payable over 7 years, to Birkenhead School for the education of Emily and Edward Groves, who are grandchildren of Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Cavender.” — page 22
“The Trust donated £5,921 to Kidz World Childcare Centre for nursery fees for Theo and Sam Groves, who are grandchildren of Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Cavender.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Kidz World Childcare Centre
“The Trust has agreed to donate a total of £96,600, payable over 7 years, to Birkenhead School for the education of Emily and Edward Groves, who are grandchildren of Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Cavender.” — page 22
“The Trust donated £5,921 to Kidz World Childcare Centre for nursery fees for Theo and Sam Groves, who are grandchildren of Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Cavender.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2023)
Total income
£507k
Total spending
£498k
Cost of raising funds
£84k
Reserves (reported)
£12.5m
Employees
0
Trustees
- SIR IAN HEATHCOAT AMORYchair
- MRS C E CAVENDER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £458k | £586k |
| 05/04/2024 | £473k | £572k |
| 05/04/2023 | £507k | £498k |
| 05/04/2022 | £405k | £504k |
| 05/04/2021 | £381k | £453k |
Common questions
Is VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £12,454,058 to £12,159,805 due to a net expenditure of £294,253, driven by investment losses. The trustees confirm that reserves are sufficient to meet commitments and sustain grant-giving for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Westcotts (SW) LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £4k |