The Buchanan Trust
The Charity helps those who have served in the armed forces, enabling them to transition into civilian life by offering short term accommodation, accredited training skills, work experience and employment opportunities in the rural and construction sectors
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £124,692 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £455,469. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing a reasonable expectation based on forecasts and projections.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income 81,557”
“The intention is to spend most reserves on developments to reorganize and enhance the properties on the estate whilst still retaining sufficient so as to provide for unforeseen needs/costs.” — page 7
Trustees
- THE BUCHANAN TRUSTEE COMPANY LTD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £197k | £97k |
| 31/03/2024 | £178k | £99k |
| 31/03/2023 | £183k | £95k |
| 31/03/2022 | £170k | £87k |
| 31/03/2021 | £142k | £82k |
Common questions
Is The Buchanan Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £124,692 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £455,469. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing a reasonable expectation based on forecasts and projections. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £48k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| IHELP GLOBAL | 1 | £24k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £20k |
| PARKWATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | 1 | £5k |
| BESIYATA | 1 | £4k |
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE MACDONALD-BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- BCH TRUST
- NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN
- THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN EDUCATION TRUST
- HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK)
- THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT TRUST (GRAND FLEET AND KINDRED FUNDS)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buchanan Trust | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MACDONALD-BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BCH TRUST | £237k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN | £1.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN EDUCATION TRUST | £291k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK) | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |