THE JOSEPH RANK BENEVOLENT FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure before investment gains of £128,698, which was covered by investment income and capital gains. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £27,143 are in line with their stated policy target of approximately three months of expenditure. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At the balance sheet date, the General Fund stood at £27,143 (2024: £25,885) which is in line with the three months target set by the trustees.”
“During the year, £30,888 (2024: £29,935) was paid to Burman Consultancy Limited, in which the Clerk to the Trustees Mrs D. Burman has an interest, for the office expenses and administering the affairs of the Charity.” — page 21
Trustees
- JOSEPH NEWTONchair
- Barbara Jane Waite
- Diana Lyn North
- GERALDINE ELIZABETH MARTIN
- JUNE DONNELLY CLUNIE
- MALCOLM HAROLD LUCAS
- PAUL ANDREW MATSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £107k | £206k |
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £201k |
| 31/12/2023 | £98k | £186k |
| 31/12/2022 | £88k | £185k |
| 31/12/2021 | £77k | £124k |
Common questions
Is THE JOSEPH RANK BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure before investment gains of £128,698, which was covered by investment income and capital gains. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £27,143 are in line with their stated policy target of approximately three months of expenditure. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dutton Moore.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £860k |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | 1 | £190k |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £156k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £30k |
| THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £15k |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £800 |