THE METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANS FUND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £30,834,226, which are maintained to meet capital requirements and support beneficiaries over long periods. The trustees report a net cash surplus of £223,990 for the year, driven by significant investment gains, although they note reliance on reserve income to fulfill charitable objectives as other sources are insufficient.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Stephen Davieschair
- Andrea O'Donnell
- CONSTABLE DEBBIE DAVIES
- GLEN SMYTH
- GRAHAM GILBERT
- Gavin Gaskain
- Helen Isaac
- Keith Malda
- Lisa Hayden
- Nicholas John
- PETER SMYTH
- Paula Dodds
- Stephen Charles
- Steven George
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANS FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £30,834,226, which are maintained to meet capital requirements and support beneficiaries over long periods. The trustees report a net cash surplus of £223,990 for the year, driven by significant investment gains, although they note reliance on reserve income to fulfill charitable objectives as other sources are insufficient. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by George Hay & Company.