ELIZA MARTHA BELL REST FUND
The principle activity of the charity is the provision of recuperative holidays for Christian women workers of the Protestant faith, being persons of limited means who require rest from some active missionary work or other Christian service.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £28,885, while the trustees' policy is to allocate income as soon as possible rather than maintain substantial capital cash reserves. The total net assets decreased to £875,666 due to a net loss on investments of £42,641, though the trustees regard the financial situation as satisfactory.
What the accounts disclose
“All of the trust investments are held in stocks and shares and apart from interest on monies held on deposit, all of the income derives from these investments.” — page 3
“Given the nature and purpose of the trust, there is no need to maintain substantial capital cash reserves and the policy of the trustees is to allocate the income as soon as possible after the year end.” — page 3
Trustees
- Dr SIMON JOHNATHAN EYREchair
- GRETA MARY DE WIRTZ
- MARK ALAN SMITH
- MR RAY DADSWELL
- MR TIM FIRTH
- Stephen David Francis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £26k | £30k |
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £44k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £22k |
Common questions
Is ELIZA MARTHA BELL REST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £28,885, while the trustees' policy is to allocate income as soon as possible rather than maintain substantial capital cash reserves. The total net assets decreased to £875,666 due to a net loss on investments of £42,641, though the trustees regard the financial situation as satisfactory. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.