THE FIRE SERVICE RESEARCH AND TRAINING TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £315,699, a decrease from the previous year's £535,065. The trustees report being satisfied with the financial state of affairs, supported by investment assets valued at £6,652,709. The charity has no employees and relies on investment income to fund its charitable activities and grants.
What the accounts disclose
“Therefore it is the policy of the trustees to maintain sufficient unrestricted general funds to meet their funding commitments and to respond to exceptional applications for grants which may arise from time to time.” — page 6
Trustees
- Alasdaire Hay
- Andrew Fraser Ledgerton Lynch
- Dr roger Harrison
- Mark Cashin
- Professor paresh Wankhade
- Robert Scott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £223k | £443k |
| 30/09/2024 | £206k | £208k |
| 30/09/2023 | £190k | £22k |
| 30/09/2022 | £173k | £41k |
| 30/09/2021 | £165k | £154k |
Common questions
Is THE FIRE SERVICE RESEARCH AND TRAINING TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £315,699, a decrease from the previous year's £535,065. The trustees report being satisfied with the financial state of affairs, supported by investment assets valued at £6,652,709. The charity has no employees and relies on investment income to fund its charitable activities and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| CATCH THE FIRE BOURNEMOUTH | 1 | £31k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £500 |