THE ROPNER CENTENARY TRUST
The charity makes an annual payment to exseafarers -mainly in the north east of england-who are suffering economic hardship. Preference is given to ex employees of The Ropner Shipping Co Ltd. The charity will also consider applications from charities with related objects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £1,326,828, driven by investment gains and income exceeding charitable expenditure. The trustees report that current free reserves provide sufficient funds to cover governance costs and respond to grant applications. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which allows maximum flexibility in determining investment policy.” — page 3
“Alan Theakston, Trustee, charged a fee of £550 for administration expenses (2024: £550), both 2024 and 2025 fees were outstanding at 31 March 2025.” — page 13
“Alan Theakston, Trustee, charged a fee of £550 for administration expenses (2024: £550), both 2024 and 2025 fees were outstanding at 31 March 2025.” — page 13
Trustees
- ALAN PHILLIP THEAKSTON FCG
- Henry John William Ropner
- ROBERT JAMES BRUCE ROPNER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £30k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £22k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE ROPNER CENTENARY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £1,326,828, driven by investment gains and income exceeding charitable expenditure. The trustees report that current free reserves provide sufficient funds to cover governance costs and respond to grant applications. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.