THE BRODERER'S CHARITY TRUST
The charity has been established to promote the art of embroidery as well as general charitable activities.
Objects
TO PAY OR APPLY THE INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND AND TO PAY OR APPLY CAPITAL FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE COURT OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BRODERERS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £855,897, which the trustees describe as primarily an investment fund held to generate income and provide stability to the grant-making programme. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £4,246 for the year, driven by total income of £76,578 against charitable expenditure of £63,711. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation, and the trustees confirmed compliance with going concern requirements.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Lynn Mary Hulse
- Gail Marie Beer
- James Martin NEILL
- John Harry WILLIAMSON
- Linda Anne PALMER
- Rev Andrew Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £76k | £64k |
| 05/04/2024 | £69k | £52k |
| 05/04/2023 | £66k | £83k |
| 05/04/2022 | £62k | £67k |
| 05/04/2021 | £75k | £82k |
Common questions
Is THE BRODERER'S CHARITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £855,897, which the trustees describe as primarily an investment fund held to generate income and provide stability to the grant-making programme. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £4,246 for the year, driven by total income of £76,578 against charitable expenditure of £63,711. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation, and the trustees confirmed compliance with going concern requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.