THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN CHARITIES TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £146,274, up from £116,191 in the prior year, driven by a significant rise in income from fundraising events. The charity maintains a reserve policy targeting 50% to 100% of the estimated costs of a single ball, and its current unrestricted reserves exceed this target. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust's constitution requires that it maintain a reserve of between 50% and 100% of the estimated costs of a single ball.” — page 4
Trustees
- ANDREW HENRY WILLIAM VANE MURRAY
- THE EARL OF KINNOULL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | — | — |
| 30/09/2024 | £197k | £168k |
| 30/09/2023 | £139k | £125k |
| 30/09/2022 | £141k | £145k |
| 30/09/2021 | £38k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN CHARITIES TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £146,274, up from £116,191 in the prior year, driven by a significant rise in income from fundraising events. The charity maintains a reserve policy targeting 50% to 100% of the estimated costs of a single ball, and its current unrestricted reserves exceed this target. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £20k |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | 1 | £5k |