THE LADY FORESTER TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £68,253, which is significantly below the trustees' stated policy target of nine months' expenditure. Despite this shortfall, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing the ability to draw upon cash balances within the investment portfolio if necessary.
What the accounts disclose
“Whilst the free reserves figure is significantly below this target”
Trustees
- THE HON ALICE SOPHIE STOKERchair
- CHARLES JAMES STANBURY WHITAKER
- HENRY William Hugh CARPENTER
- JANETTE STEWART
- Katie Thorn
- LORD FORESTER
- MRS LIBBY COLLINSON RGN
- THE LADY FORESTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £209k | £298k |
| 31/12/2024 | £240k | £213k |
| 31/12/2023 | £249k | £250k |
| 31/12/2022 | £227k | £264k |
| 31/12/2021 | £229k | £189k |
Common questions
Is THE LADY FORESTER TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £68,253, which is significantly below the trustees' stated policy target of nine months' expenditure. Despite this shortfall, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing the ability to draw upon cash balances within the investment portfolio if necessary. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.