THE CHADWICK TRUST
The Chadwick Trust was set up through a Trust Deed executed in 1890 by Sir Edwin Chadwick to embrace promotion of sanitary science and health, the prevention of disease and the physical training of the population. The Trust supports research and teaching in Public Health and Public Health Engineering at University College London, through the award of prizes, scholarships and fellowships.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds sufficient free reserves of unrestricted funds to meet future commitments, with a current account balance of £102,196 carried forward. The charity reports that performance for the year was in line with forecasts and is not dependent on voluntary help. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“Dividend income in the year amounted to £17,436 (23/24: £17,721) was received.” — page 6
“Reserves are maintained at a level to generate sufficient investment income to support the cost of annual prizes, scholarships and fellowships as described above. Additionally, sufficient reserves are held to enable the award of the Chadwick Naval, Military and Air Force Prize every five years at a value of £600, plus grants to the UCL Environmental Engineering Group as the Committee sees fit.” — page 7
Trustees
- University College London
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £47k | £32k |
| 31/07/2024 | £18k | £1k |
| 31/07/2023 | £18k | £15k |
| 31/07/2022 | £18k | £19k |
| 31/07/2021 | £17k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE CHADWICK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds sufficient free reserves of unrestricted funds to meet future commitments, with a current account balance of £102,196 carried forward. The charity reports that performance for the year was in line with forecasts and is not dependent on voluntary help. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed in the filing.