THE HIBBERT TRUST
Promotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,477,849 against a policy to retain sufficient funds for future commitments. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £43,051 for the year, driven largely by investment losses, while maintaining adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to retain sufficient funds to meet future commitments.” — page 4
“During the year the trust paid a £4,000 grant to the Unitarian College. The Unitarian College has a common trustee with the Hibbert Trust, and one senior employee who is also a trustee of the trust.” — page 19
“During the year 5 trustees (2024: 6) were reimbursed expenses of £1,491 (2024: £2,302) to cover travel costs to meetings and small items of expenditure made on behalf of the Hibbert Trust.” — page 19
“During the year the trust paid a £4,000 grant to the Unitarian College. The Unitarian College has a common trustee with the Hibbert Trust, and one senior employee who is also a trustee of the trust.” — page 19
“During the year 5 trustees (2024: 6) were reimbursed expenses of £1,491 (2024: £2,302) to cover travel costs to meetings and small items of expenditure made on behalf of the Hibbert Trust.” — page 19
Trustees
- DEREK MCAULEYchair
- Catrin Louise Davies Ms
- Dr Melanie Jane Prideaux
- Helen Mason
- James Chiriyankandath
- James Frederick Lister Croft
- MARK DOUGLAS PEARCE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £78k | £45k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £175k | £562k |
Common questions
Is THE HIBBERT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,477,849 against a policy to retain sufficient funds for future commitments. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £43,051 for the year, driven largely by investment losses, while maintaining adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.