LADY BLAKENHAM'S CHARITY TRUST
Grants are made to well researched charitable projects in accordance with the objects of the Trust Deed and Lady Blakenham's wishes.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL PAY OR APPLY THE INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND AS AND WHEN THE SAME ARISES AND MAY AT ANY TIME OR TIMES IN THEIR DISCRETION RAISE AND PAY OR APPLY ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL OF THE TRUST FUND TO OR FOR SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS PURPOSE OR PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE AND UNCONTROLLED DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £14,932 to a deficit of £413 due to charitable expenditure exceeding investment income. The charity holds substantial expendable endowment funds of £1,571,116, providing significant financial stability despite the current year's income deficit. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Cost of raising funds 3 994” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Investment
- Risk management
Trustees
- Hon Emily Faccini
- Nicholas Mark Brooke
- THE HONOURABLE MRS MARY-ANNE SERGISON-BROOKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £33k | £49k |
| 05/04/2024 | £28k | £48k |
| 05/04/2023 | £14k | £54k |
| 05/04/2022 | £13k | £62k |
| 05/04/2021 | £14k | £57k |
Common questions
Is LADY BLAKENHAM'S CHARITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £14,932 to a deficit of £413 due to charitable expenditure exceeding investment income. The charity holds substantial expendable endowment funds of £1,571,116, providing significant financial stability despite the current year's income deficit. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.