DORIS BOUGHTON FUND
To provide financial assistance to current and past employees, including their dependants, of Whitnash PLC (formerly Automotive Products PLC) together with the continuing businesses which were UK subsidiaries of Automotive Products Group Ltd at any time up until 31 December 2006, who are, in the opinion of the Management Committee, in need of such assistance
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at a level sufficient to cover management and administration costs in line with the Trust's policy. The charity reported a net increase in assets of £158,211 for the year, driven by investment gains, while making grants totaling £44,100 to beneficiaries. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs to respond to applications for grants.” — page 5
Trustees
- Bahadar Singh Nagrachair
- Amanda Jane Shurvinton
- Andrew Cross
- Carmen Anderson
- Christopher Michael Bowden
- RICHARD SPARKES
- Timothy David Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £50k | £79k |
| 05/04/2025 | £54k | £58k |
| 05/04/2024 | £59k | £49k |
| 05/04/2023 | £52k | £58k |
| 05/04/2022 | £45k | £67k |
Common questions
Is DORIS BOUGHTON FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at a level sufficient to cover management and administration costs in line with the Trust's policy. The charity reported a net increase in assets of £158,211 for the year, driven by investment gains, while making grants totaling £44,100 to beneficiaries. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.