THE FRED TOWLER CHARITY TRUST
The Trust provides grants and work with Respite and holiday organizations like Joined-Up Holidays, born of a desire to connect people with animals, nature and the natural environment regardless of anyone's special needs or disabilities. By offering farm visits with activities individually tailored to the needs and wishes of each guest
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,843 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by investment losses and grant expenditures exceeding income. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £1,233,863 and restricted reserves of £317,584 are at sufficient levels to continue paying grants in the future. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the charity is to maintain sufficient capital to allow the trustees to carry out the objectives of the charity.” — page 3
Trustees
- ALAN WINTERSGILL FCA BEM
- JULIA LISTER
- MARTIN SWEENEY
- PETER FATTORINI
- PETER GEORGE MEREDITH MA FCA
- PETER WILLIAM GELDEARD
- ROBERT ALLAN
- SHEILA PATCHETT
- Tania Ackernley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £41k | £61k |
| 05/04/2025 | £45k | £52k |
| 05/04/2024 | £42k | £45k |
| 05/04/2023 | £40k | £46k |
| 05/04/2022 | £293k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE FRED TOWLER CHARITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,843 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by investment losses and grant expenditures exceeding income. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £1,233,863 and restricted reserves of £317,584 are at sufficient levels to continue paying grants in the future. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.