THE BATCHWORTH TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £20,098,416, which the Trustees consider well balanced to achieve the Trust's objectives. The Trust reported a net decrease in funds of £1,656,901 due to a loss on investments, though investment income remained sufficient to support grant distributions of £1,346,500. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust's reserve policy is to maintain general unrestricted reserves which are neither allowed to become excessive as a result of the unjustifiable accumulation of income nor so low as to be inadequate to meet the grant making objectives.” — page 5
“In the year ended 5 April 2025, grants paid to Siglo de Oro totalled £Nil (2024: £8,000). Ms G E Campbell is a Trustee of Siglo de Oro and a Director of Lockwell Trustees Limited.” — page 28
“In the year ended 5 April 2025, grants paid to Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trusts totalled £Nil (2024: £10,000). Mrs C M Percy's spouse is a director of Nuffield Farming Scholarship. Mrs C M Percy is a Director of Lockwell Trustees Limited.” — page 28
“In the year ended 5 April 2025, grants paid to Siglo de Oro totalled £Nil (2024: £8,000). Ms G E Campbell is a Trustee of Siglo de Oro and a Director of Lockwell Trustees Limited.” — page 28
“In the year ended 5 April 2025, grants paid to Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trusts totalled £Nil (2024: £10,000). Mrs C M Percy's spouse is a director of Nuffield Farming Scholarship. Mrs C M Percy is a Director of Lockwell Trustees Limited.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- LOCKWELL TRUSTEES LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £621k | £1.5m |
| 05/04/2024 | £631k | £1.5m |
| 05/04/2023 | £736k | £1.6m |
| 05/04/2022 | £588k | £1.4m |
| 05/04/2021 | £8.3m | £771k |
Common questions
Is THE BATCHWORTH TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £20,098,416, which the Trustees consider well balanced to achieve the Trust's objectives. The Trust reported a net decrease in funds of £1,656,901 due to a loss on investments, though investment income remained sufficient to support grant distributions of £1,346,500. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
Who funds THE BATCHWORTH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BATCHWORTH TRUST as a grant recipient include UNSEEN (UK).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNSEEN (UK) | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £71k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |