THE ALFRED CHARITABLE TRUST
The donations of the charity continue to be directed towards some national and otherwise to local charities in this area, ie Brighton and in the Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's closing balance decreased from £550,987.01 to £541,478.97 due to expenditure exceeding income for the year. The trustees report that they continue to distribute monies from rents and the Charities Property Fund (CPF) to support various charities. The document notes a significant unrealised loss on investments of £8,723.51, which contributed to the reduction in the closing balance.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Lesley Elizabeth Anne Smedley
- William Richard Waterhouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £155k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £36k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £28k | £22k |
Common questions
Is THE ALFRED CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's closing balance decreased from £550,987.01 to £541,478.97 due to expenditure exceeding income for the year. The trustees report that they continue to distribute monies from rents and the Charities Property Fund (CPF) to support various charities. The document notes a significant unrealised loss on investments of £8,723.51, which contributed to the reduction in the closing balance. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS CIO | 1 | £5k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £2k |
| THE DOUBLE 'O' CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- Kingston Giving
- KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES UNITED CHARITIES
- ROYAL KINGSTON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- KINGSTON THEATRE TRUST
- KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- THE RICHMOND UPON THAMES VOLUNTARY FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALFRED CHARITABLE TRUST | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Kingston Giving | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES UNITED CHARITIES | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL KINGSTON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON THEATRE TRUST | £3.9m | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL | £24.5m | £380,000 - £390,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |