THE GORDON FRASER CHARITABLE TRUST
The trustees general favour charities operating in Scotland but not to the exclusion of charities operating solely in England and/or Wales and/or Northern Ireland. The trustees favour organisations involved with the performing arts and those that further the visual arts and museums.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £96,263.37 while total expenditure amounted to £231,193.45, resulting in a net deficit for the year. However, the trustees transferred £110,201.92 from expendable endowment funds to cover this deficit, maintaining total net assets at £4,826,094.51. The trustees report that the position is satisfactory and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the trustees is to distribute all the income as it arises and not to accumulate reserves.” — page 3
Trustees
- MRS M A MOSSchair
- ALEXANDER ROBERT FRASER MOSS
- ALISON FRANCES ELIZABETH PRIESTLEY
- SARAH FRANCES MOSS
- SUSANNAH CLARE RAE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £96k | £231k |
| 31/01/2025 | £94k | £225k |
| 31/01/2024 | £89k | £229k |
| 31/01/2023 | £199k | £222k |
| 31/01/2022 | £190k | £215k |
Common questions
Is THE GORDON FRASER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £96,263.37 while total expenditure amounted to £231,193.45, resulting in a net deficit for the year. However, the trustees transferred £110,201.92 from expendable endowment funds to cover this deficit, maintaining total net assets at £4,826,094.51. The trustees report that the position is satisfactory and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.