CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £12,002,622, driven by a net income of £1,013,719 which included significant unrealised investment gains of £972,760. The charity maintains a buffer reserve policy targeting six months of operating costs (£50,000) and held unrestricted reserves well above this threshold. The trustees report that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity also maintains a buffer reserve to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover its operating costs for six months. The Trustees have set this reserve at £50,000.” — page 12
“During the year the charity continued to lease land to Leeds City Council. The charity has adopted a conflict of interest policy whereby all Trustees are asked to declare their interest and any gifts or hospitality received in connection with their role in the Charity. In accordance with the Charity's policy, Trustees are required to withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises.” — page 28
Trustees
- John Douglas Pikechair
- Charlotte Smart
- Cllr David Stoddart-Scott
- Cllr Mohammed Rafique
- DAVID WILLIAM RICHARDSON
- JOHN STODDART-SCOTT
- Jane Dowson
- Judith Mary Pike
- Mr Tim Barber
- NICHOLAS DAVID MERCER
- Owen Charles Heaton
- PETER CYRIL ROBERT LEWIS
- Rev Paul Maybury
- SUSAN REDDINGTON
- Stephen Holroyd
- TIMOTHY CHARLES WARD
- Wayne Alan Dixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £322k | £281k |
| 31/12/2024 | £313k | £260k |
| 31/12/2023 | £316k | £283k |
| 31/12/2022 | £325k | £294k |
| 31/12/2021 | £284k | £247k |
Common questions
Is CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £12,002,622, driven by a net income of £1,013,719 which included significant unrealised investment gains of £972,760. The charity maintains a buffer reserve policy targeting six months of operating costs (£50,000) and held unrestricted reserves well above this threshold. The trustees report that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/06/2007 | £45k | "Middleton Park and Energy Industry" |