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THE MACDONALD-BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 209994 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE MACDONALD-BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST NO 1 AND 2

Latest income
£108k
Latest spending
£141k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,644,488 at the year end, with the trustees noting they do not maintain a set amount of income as free reserves but ensure sufficient funds to meet future objectives. The charity reported a net inflow of funds of £348,130 for the year, driven by investment gains, while charitable grants totalled £115,000.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Grant to The Master Trust, where trustee Mr A R Macdonald-Buchanan acts in accordance with instructions.
“A grant of £25,000 was made to The Master Trust (£45,000 in 2024 and £75,000 prior years paid in 2024). The Master Trust Trustees act in accordance with Mr A R Macdonald-Buchanan's instructions, within the parameters of the trust deed.” — page 18
“A grant of £25,000 (£45,000 in 2024) was made to the Carriejo Charitable Trust of which Mrs J C Lascelles is a trustee.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Carriejo Charitable Trust, where trustee Mrs J C Lascelles is a trustee.
“A grant of £25,000 was made to The Master Trust (£45,000 in 2024 and £75,000 prior years paid in 2024). The Master Trust Trustees act in accordance with Mr A R Macdonald-Buchanan's instructions, within the parameters of the trust deed.” — page 18
“A grant of £25,000 (£45,000 in 2024) was made to the Carriejo Charitable Trust of which Mrs J C Lascelles is a trustee.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation received from Macdonald-Buchanan 1973 Grandchildren's Settlement, where trustee A R Macdonald-Buchanan was a beneficiary.
“A grant of £25,000 was made to The Master Trust (£45,000 in 2024 and £75,000 prior years paid in 2024). The Master Trust Trustees act in accordance with Mr A R Macdonald-Buchanan's instructions, within the parameters of the trust deed.” — page 18
“A grant of £25,000 (£45,000 in 2024) was made to the Carriejo Charitable Trust of which Mrs J C Lascelles is a trustee.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northamptonshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£108k£141k
31/12/2024£116k£304k
31/12/2023£119k£147k
31/12/2022£122k£131k
31/12/2021£144k£132k

Common questions

Is THE MACDONALD-BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,644,488 at the year end, with the trustees noting they do not maintain a set amount of income as free reserves but ensure sufficient funds to meet future objectives. The charity reported a net inflow of funds of £348,130 for the year, driven by investment gains, while charitable grants totalled £115,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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