THE KERRISON TRUST
The relief of children and young persons in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in need of care by the provision of housing, counselling and by such other means as the Trustees think fitandin or towards the advancement of the education and training of children and young persons qualified as aforesaid.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,934,804, a decrease from £5,388,495 in the prior year, driven by a net loss on investments of £470,997. The Trustees report that they have reserves sufficient to sustain activities over a considerable period and maintain a going concern basis. The charity's primary income is derived from property rentals and investments, with total incoming resources of £213,164 against total expenditure of £195,858.
What the accounts disclose
“UK investment property rental income 173,198”
“It is the policy of the Trust to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the Trust to protect against a decline or interruption of future sources of income. The Trustees are wholly satisfied that they have reserves that would sustain their activities over a considerable period of time.” — page 8
Trustees
- Simon Christopher Bird K Cchair
- David Nigel Goodin
- Jacqueline Susan Forsyth
- Jonathan Tristram Underwood
- Mrs Diane Shelia Cook
- Paul Williams
- SARA ELIZABETH MICHELL
- THE HON MRS JANE ELIZABETH Spring
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £213k | £196k |
| 30/04/2024 | £206k | £207k |
| 30/04/2023 | £186k | £196k |
| 30/04/2022 | £161k | £246k |
| 30/04/2021 | £165k | £163k |
Common questions
Is THE KERRISON TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,934,804, a decrease from £5,388,495 in the prior year, driven by a net loss on investments of £470,997. The Trustees report that they have reserves sufficient to sustain activities over a considerable period and maintain a going concern basis. The charity's primary income is derived from property rentals and investments, with total incoming resources of £213,164 against total expenditure of £195,858. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £246k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION | 1 | £37k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| THE ANCASTER TRUST | 1 | £300 |
Charities like this
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
- ST FAITH'S TRUST
- THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST
- OUR KIDS
- THE ROSAZ CHARITY
- THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KERRISON TRUST | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST | £9.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OUR KIDS | £19.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSAZ CHARITY | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |