THE BANTAM CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £5,231 and investment assets valued at £316,702 as of 5 April 2026. The trustees maintain a policy of keeping reserves at a level to provide annual income from which grants and donations are made. The Trust reported a net surplus for the year, with investment income and donations covering grant expenditures and management fees.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees maintain a policy of keeping reserves at a levelto provide such income annually.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew Whitehouse
- Helen Sutherland
- Jane Douglass
- Patricia Hand
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £106k | £103k |
| 05/04/2025 | £49k | £62k |
| 05/04/2024 | £62k | £59k |
| 05/04/2023 | £24k | £22k |
| 05/04/2022 | £51k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE BANTAM CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £5,231 and investment assets valued at £316,702 as of 5 April 2026. The trustees maintain a policy of keeping reserves at a level to provide annual income from which grants and donations are made. The Trust reported a net surplus for the year, with investment income and donations covering grant expenditures and management fees. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.