THE MACDONALD TRUST
The charity supports other charities carrying out charitable work in London (HIV positive families), Wales (with the elderly), Manchester (offenders, schools) and Norwich (teaching English).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an income of £35,915 and total expenditure of £21,580 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees confirm that funds were applied primarily to charitable grants and minimal administrative costs, with no indication of financial distress or dependency on external funding sources disclosed in the report.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr SIMON J F MACDONALDchair
- Alexandra Rose Gosling
- FIONA E R MACDONALD BOX
- HELEN A L GOSLING
- Thomas James Macdonald Gosling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £22k |
| 31/12/2024 | £22k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £22k | £20k |
| 31/12/2022 | £25k | £17k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE MACDONALD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an income of £35,915 and total expenditure of £21,580 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees confirm that funds were applied primarily to charitable grants and minimal administrative costs, with no indication of financial distress or dependency on external funding sources disclosed in the report.