THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST
Support of a wide range of Christian missionaries and charitable organisations in the UK and worldwide. The charity makes charitable grants, but does not often make grants to charities with which the trustees are not already acquainted personally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted general reserves of £741,524 at the end of the year, representing free reserves available for current activities. The trustees report that the charity is not registered for VAT and that there are no material uncertainties about its ability to continue in operation. The charity's primary risk is identified as a potential loss of investment income, which the trustees manage by aligning grant-making with anticipated income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a general reserve policy to allow sufficient resources for the current activities of the charity to continue in the event of a significant drop in income and to provide funds to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time.” — page 4
“As permitted by the Trust Deed, Mrs R L Bickersteth, the wife of Mr E R Bickersteth received remuneration of £29,961 as the Charity Administrator (2024: £24,852).” — page 16
“During the year, £900 (2024: £900) was granted to Friends of Ashburnham & Penhurst Churches, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is a trustee.” — page 16
“During the year, £1,100 (2024: £1,000) was granted to Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is the Chair of Trustees.” — page 16
“During the year, £900 (2024: £900) was granted to Friends of Ashburnham & Penhurst Churches, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is a trustee.” — page 16
“During the year, £1,100 (2024: £1,000) was granted to Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is the Chair of Trustees.” — page 16
“During the year, £900 (2024: £900) was granted to Friends of Ashburnham & Penhurst Churches, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is a trustee.” — page 16
“During the year, £1,100 (2024: £1,000) was granted to Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is the Chair of Trustees.” — page 16
“During the year, £900 (2024: £900) was granted to Friends of Ashburnham & Penhurst Churches, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is a trustee.” — page 16
“During the year, £1,100 (2024: £1,000) was granted to Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, a charity of which Mr E R Bickersteth is the Chair of Trustees.” — page 16
Trustees
- EDWARD RICHARD BICKERSTETHchair
- Dr CHARLES RAYMOND WARREN
- ROBERT DAVID BICKERSTETH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £319k | £368k |
| 05/04/2024 | £293k | £461k |
| 05/04/2023 | £289k | £335k |
| 05/04/2022 | £270k | £320k |
| 05/04/2021 | £265k | £264k |
Common questions
Is THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted general reserves of £741,524 at the end of the year, representing free reserves available for current activities. The trustees report that the charity is not registered for VAT and that there are no material uncertainties about its ability to continue in operation. The charity's primary risk is identified as a potential loss of investment income, which the trustees manage by aligning grant-making with anticipated income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DINA PERELMAN TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £2.2m |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £406k |
| FRIENDS OF TOLDOS AVROHOM YITZCHOK | 1 | £100k |
| KEREN AMHA LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| STRAWBERRY CARE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| MOSDOS HATORAH PNEI MENACHEM LTD | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- ASHBURNHAM CHRISTIAN TRUST
- BROOME FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- MARIA ASSUMPTA TRUST
- CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST ANDREWS CHURCH, DEVIZES
- THE FRIENDS OF ALEXANDER INSTITUTIONS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHBURNHAM CHRISTIAN TRUST | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROOME FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £900k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARIA ASSUMPTA TRUST | £703k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST ANDREWS CHURCH, DEVIZES | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |