THE OWEN SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST
To: -Educate and inform the public about nature, wildlife, food & nutrition. -Teach people how to grow healthy nutritious food -Enhance health & wellbeing through access to true nature-Provide habitat for indigenous wildlife to help reverse species extinction -Research gardening techniques with the potential to restore soil health and store atmospheric carbon to mitigate climate change
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £28,165 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to the purchase of land. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (cash) decreased significantly from £30,000 to £1,835, while a substantial loan liability of £634,456 was recorded.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s reserves policy is to maintain reserves of 2-3 months of core operating costs.” — page 3
“A loan totalling £634,456 was due to one of the trustees at period end. This loan is subject to interest at 5% and repayable at the discretion of the trustee. Given that the loan was primarily for the purchase of land used to further the goals of the charity, it was concluded that the loan was for the benefit of the charity.” — page 6
“The Charity received a donation of £240,000 from a party connected with a trustee.” — page 3
“A loan totalling £634,456 was due to one of the trustees at period end. This loan is subject to interest at 5% and repayable at the discretion of the trustee. Given that the loan was primarily for the purchase of land used to further the goals of the charity, it was concluded that the loan was for the benefit of the charity.” — page 6
“The Charity received a donation of £240,000 from a party connected with a trustee.” — page 3
Trustees
- Emmanuel Stewart
- Joy Stewart
- Marina Abel Smith
- Rob Crighton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £240k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE OWEN SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £28,165 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to the purchase of land. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (cash) decreased significantly from £30,000 to £1,835, while a substantial loan liability of £634,456 was recorded. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 2 | £190k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £296k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £210k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £205k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £121k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| RESTORE OUR PLANET | 1 | £84k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OWEN SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RADNORSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £696k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD TRUST | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILDWOOD TRUST | £4.4m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BOTHWELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |