DUNECHT PENSIONS TRUST
Providing pensions for persons in necessitous or straitened circumstances who have been or are employed on the Dunecht or Cowdray Estates and making donations to registered charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,479,730, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover management costs and grant levels. Although the charity reported a net outgoing movement in funds of £60,908 due to an unrealised investment loss, the trustees confirm the future income stream is secure and the charity is a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from: Investments 4 31,732 31,732 27,217”
“It is the intention of the Trustee to sustain the unrestricted funds at a level which will provide sufficient funds for the level of grants paid and to cover the Charity's management and administration costs.” — page 4
“Cowdray Trust Limited charged administration expenses of £11,610 [2024: £8,290]. The Hon H M T Gibson, The Hon C A Pearson and Mr M P Harris (Directors of Cowdray Trust Limited) are Directors of MFS.” — page 12
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £32k | £18k |
| 05/04/2024 | £27k | £19k |
| 05/04/2023 | £14k | £8k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £13k |
| 05/04/2021 | £12k | £57k |
Common questions
Is DUNECHT PENSIONS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,479,730, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover management costs and grant levels. Although the charity reported a net outgoing movement in funds of £60,908 due to an unrealised investment loss, the trustees confirm the future income stream is secure and the charity is a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.