THE SHERIFFS' AND RECORDERS' FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,699,865, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of maintaining sufficient funds to cover running costs and fund grants. The charity recorded a net surplus of £23,664 for the year, supported by strong investment income, indicating robust financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 14
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds in order to facilitate the maintenance of the Charity’s investment portfolios at a level that will enable it to generate returns sufficient to cover its running costs and to fund all eligible grant applications.” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- City of London livery companies
- 200 Club
- Charitable trusts
- Corporates
Trustees
- ALASTAIR COLLETT LLB
- CHRISTOPHER THOMAS
- Elizabeth Kate Fenwick DL
- Jonathan Michael Arundell Bewes
- LADY HILARY ANN RUSSELL
- WILLIAM MAKOWER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £439k | £395k |
| 31/03/2024 | £386k | £345k |
| 31/03/2023 | £298k | £320k |
| 31/03/2022 | £284k | £250k |
| 31/03/2021 | £212k | £229k |
Common questions
Is THE SHERIFFS' AND RECORDERS' FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,699,865, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of maintaining sufficient funds to cover running costs and fund grants. The charity recorded a net surplus of £23,664 for the year, supported by strong investment income, indicating robust financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE SHERIFFS' AND RECORDERS' FUND earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds THE SHERIFFS' AND RECORDERS' FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHERIFFS' AND RECORDERS' FUND as a grant recipient include THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CUTLERS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND, THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, SALTERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CUTLERS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | FY2023 | £3k |
| THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
| SALTERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k |
| THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| NFL FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £12k |