C F LUNOE TRUST FUND
The assistance of persons in needy circumstances in particular any ex-employees of Holst & Co or its successors or any of their dependents. To support technical educational training and research in the United Kingdom.
Objects
(1) TO ASSIST PERSONS IN NEEDY CIRCUMSTANCES IN PARTICULAR EMPLOYEES OR EX-EMPLOYEES (OR THE DEPENDANTS OF EITHER) OF HOLST & CO LTD. (2) TO MAKE DONATIONS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ANY CHARITABLE ORGANISATION. (3) TO FURTHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £129,382 and a permanent endowment of £1,798,915, resulting in a net cash increase of £68,935 for the year. Per the trustees' report, the charity has committed to future grant payments totaling £103,100, which are fully covered by current cash balances and incoming dividends. The trustees report that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that resources are adequate for current operations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- JOHN STANLEY HENKEchair
- ALEXANDRA FRANCES COGHILL
- Angela Maureen Hughes
- Colin Douglas Cox
- Dr SUSAN CLAIRE HAZLETON
- JOHN ALEXANDER DODSON
- NEIL GORDON McMINN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £117k | £48k |
| 30/09/2024 | £104k | £97k |
| 30/09/2023 | £101k | £88k |
| 30/09/2022 | £94k | £77k |
| 30/09/2021 | £81k | £82k |
Common questions
Is C F LUNOE TRUST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £129,382 and a permanent endowment of £1,798,915, resulting in a net cash increase of £68,935 for the year. Per the trustees' report, the charity has committed to future grant payments totaling £103,100, which are fully covered by current cash balances and incoming dividends. The trustees report that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that resources are adequate for current operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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|---|---|---|
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £159k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £122k |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | 1 | £85k |
| THE BUTTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £64k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CALDERDALE | 1 | £11k |
| WATERPARK FRIENDSHIP LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| INTERSTAR FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C F LUNOE TRUST FUND | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| A S HORNBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST CIO | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALIFAX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST | £5.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BT BENEVOLENT FUND | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HORLOCK EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £281k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TYDFIL TRAINING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | £2.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |