THE CHRIMES FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The provision of funds towards projects for community welfare and the improvement of health and education in Merseyside, Wirral and North Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the trust reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £1,205,501 to £1,154,426. This decline was primarily driven by investment losses of £45,760, which outweighed the investment income of £47,580 and charitable grants awarded. The trustees confirm the trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity intends expend all of its income on an annual basis, but has no commitments to award grants for future years. In practice a small balance is retained in the bank account of up to £5,000 to deal with any emergencies.” — page 4
Trustees
- ANNE WILLIAMS
- Benjamin Kirkham
- Charles Stuart Sinclair Williams
- HELEN PROSSER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £48k | £53k |
| 05/04/2024 | £46k | £44k |
| 05/04/2023 | £44k | £46k |
| 05/04/2022 | £53k | £56k |
| 05/04/2021 | £39k | £39k |
Common questions
Is THE CHRIMES FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the trust reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £1,205,501 to £1,154,426. This decline was primarily driven by investment losses of £45,760, which outweighed the investment income of £47,580 and charitable grants awarded. The trustees confirm the trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.