THE RAINFORD TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £12,832,183, derived from an endowment fund. The trustees report that the charity has adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite noting market volatility affecting investment values. The charity is reliant on investment income to fund its charitable grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserves policy has been agreed by the trustees that will enable the Trust Fund to generate a level of income to allow more or larger grants to be given where appropriate. The trustees consider it important that the capital value of the funds is maintained to generate revenue returns that will fund the charitable grant making.” — page 6
Trustees
- SIMON DAVID PILKINGTONchair
- ANNABEL JANE MOSELEY
- Andrew Pilkington
- DAVID CHRISTOPHER PILKINGTON
- David Bricknell
- Dr Clarissa Pilkington
- JOHN PILKINGTON
- LOUISA FRANCES WALKER
- Lady KIRSTY PILKINGTON DL
- Martin Pilkington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £313k | £366k |
| 31/07/2024 | £331k | £349k |
| 31/07/2023 | £325k | £437k |
| 31/07/2022 | £272k | £277k |
| 31/07/2021 | £347k | £224k |
Common questions
Is THE RAINFORD TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £12,832,183, derived from an endowment fund. The trustees report that the charity has adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite noting market volatility affecting investment values. The charity is reliant on investment income to fund its charitable grant-making activities. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by DSG Chartered Accountants.