ASTON - MANSFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.3m
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £904,972 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven largely by a net gain on investments of £990,470. The total unrestricted funds held increased to £16,148,487, with the Trustees confirming the charity remains viable for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £16.1m)
“The Trustees aim to hold as a minimum free and highly liquid investments sufficient to meet any cash shortfall for committed charitable activities for a period of three months. This is estimated to be £195,884 (2024 - £191,984).” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants to sister charity
“During the year the company made grants of £1,041,158 (2024 - £848,885) to Aston-Mansfield and received services costing £17,238 (2026 - £16,417) from that charity. At the year end, Aston-Mansfield owed the company £ 16,672 (2024 - £2,056), as disclosed within notes 9 and 10. There were no other related party transactions in the current or preceding accounting period.” — page 23
“In the prior year, 2024, there was one transaction: project services were delivered by Buckingham Project Services at a cost of £1,728. One of the Trustees is a director in this company.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Prior year transaction with trustee-connected business
“During the year the company made grants of £1,041,158 (2024 - £848,885) to Aston-Mansfield and received services costing £17,238 (2026 - £16,417) from that charity. At the year end, Aston-Mansfield owed the company £ 16,672 (2024 - £2,056), as disclosed within notes 9 and 10. There were no other related party transactions in the current or preceding accounting period.” — page 23
“In the prior year, 2024, there was one transaction: project services were delivered by Buckingham Project Services at a cost of £1,728. One of the Trustees is a director in this company.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00247685
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.3m
Cost of raising funds
£56k
Reserves (reported)
£16.1m
Employees
0
Trustees
- Alexander Minford
- Amanda Whiteford
- Gurnek Teja
- Michael John Rogers
- Michael Samuels
- Rev Jeremy Fraser
- Tendai Munjayi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £568k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £436k | £589k |
| 31/03/2021 | £580k | £909k |
Common questions
Is ASTON - MANSFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £904,972 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven largely by a net gain on investments of £990,470. The total unrestricted funds held increased to £16,148,487, with the Trustees confirming the charity remains viable for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WEST LOOE TOWN TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | 1 | £2k |
| LEADERS IN COMMUNITY | 1 | £0 |