ADELAIDE LITTEN CHARITABLE TRUST
The principal objects of the Charity are:(a) to relieve members of the Order who are in need, hardship or distress;(b) to provide and maintain residential homes for the use of such members;(c) to relieve or provide residential homes for dependants of members;(d) to relieve former members and their dependants as per (c);(e) to further other charitable purposes as Trustees determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,608,241, comprising investments, fixed assets, and free reserves, with a healthy financial position noted by the trustees. The charity is not dependent on donations due to income from residential homes and its investment portfolio, and it has confirmed adequate resources to continue as a going concern. No material fundraising activities were undertaken, and expenditure on charitable activities totaled £71,860.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Charity has undertaken various transactions with The Grand Charitable Trust of the Order of Women Freemasons of which Mrs M J Hooper is a Trustee. The Charity has received income of £8,286 (2024: £9,502) from The Grand Charitable Trust of the Order of Women Freemasons during the financial year. There were no other related party transactions undertaken during the current or prior year.” — page 19
Trustees
- Eileen Frances Karn
- Elaine Elizabeth Malone
- Gail Amelia Green
- Jacqueline Ann Langdon-Bassett
- Judith Ann Robertshaw
- MELANIE JANE HOOPER
- Susan Mary O'Neill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £96k | £94k |
| 30/06/2024 | £105k | £174k |
| 30/06/2023 | £109k | £88k |
| 30/06/2022 | £88k | £60k |
| 30/06/2021 | £70k | £99k |
Common questions
Is ADELAIDE LITTEN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,608,241, comprising investments, fixed assets, and free reserves, with a healthy financial position noted by the trustees. The charity is not dependent on donations due to income from residential homes and its investment portfolio, and it has confirmed adequate resources to continue as a going concern. No material fundraising activities were undertaken, and expenditure on charitable activities totaled £71,860. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ADELAIDE LITTEN CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ADELAIDE LITTEN CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include GRAND CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE ORDER OF WOMEN FREEMASONS.
Shared trustees with funders
- MELANIE JANE HOOPER — trustee here and at GRAND CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE ORDER OF WOMEN FREEMASONS
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE ORDER OF WOMEN FREEMASONS | FY2024 | £10k | |
| GRAND CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE ORDER OF WOMEN FREEMASONS | FY2025 | £8k | |
| GRAND CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE ORDER OF WOMEN FREEMASONS | FY2023 | £7k | Specific gifts from members |
| GRAND CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE ORDER OF WOMEN FREEMASONS | FY2022 | £6k | Specific gifts from members / Grant Funding of activities |