THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,304,432, representing a net increase from the previous year. The trustees report a strong financial position supported by investment income and note that charitable expenditure was slightly less than incoming resources. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were identified in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust aims to maintain the capital invested to ensure sufficient income can continue to be generated to distribute to the charities and individuals making applications and meeting the objects of The Trust.” — page 5
Trustees
- Anne Felicity McPhersonchair
- Alison Jayne Stone
- COLIN CROSSMAN
- Conrad Martin Woodhead
- PATRICIA ANNE MAY MARGERISON
- PETER CHARLES DINGLEY-BROWN FCCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £118k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £96k | £94k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £103k |
| 31/03/2022 | £97k | £114k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £106k |
Common questions
Is THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,304,432, representing a net increase from the previous year. The trustees report a strong financial position supported by investment income and note that charitable expenditure was slightly less than incoming resources. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were identified in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £1.8m |
| B&Q Foundation | 1 | £210k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £152k |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £70k |
| THE TANLAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |