DR RICHARD SOLOMONS' CHARITABLE TRUST
Grant making to small-scale charitable organisations usually with an annual income of under ?500,000 and minimal admin costs. Charities should have a focus on long-term sustainability and integrated community development and are usually based outside the UK. Donations usually around ?3000, ongoing funding is possible once a relationship has been established. Must have UK bank account.
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FOR SUCH CHARITIES OR FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN SUCH SHARES AND PROPORTIONS AND GENERALLY IN SUCH MANNER IN ALL RESPECTS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR DISCRETION DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £325,027, while total net assets rose to £757,899, driven by significant investment gains. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations and maintain current grant-making levels without citing any specific reserves policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees wish to retain sufficient reserves to continue the current level of grant making. Having reviewed The Charity’s finances the Trustees consider this can be achieved by maintaining the existing level of investments.” — page 4
“During the year a donation of £29,433 (2025: £25,143), without conditions, was received from Richard Solomons.” — page 18
“During the year a donation of £26,555 (2025: £nil), without conditions, was received from Saskia Solomons.” — page 18
“During the year a donation of £29,433 (2025: £25,143), without conditions, was received from Richard Solomons.” — page 18
“During the year a donation of £26,555 (2025: £nil), without conditions, was received from Saskia Solomons.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Richard Solomons
- MISS Z SOLOMONS
- Saskia Solomons
- ZACHARY JULIAN BETHEL SOLOMONS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £87k | £61k |
| 05/04/2025 | £46k | £63k |
| 05/04/2024 | £150k | £72k |
| 05/04/2023 | £120k | £173k |
| 05/04/2022 | £173k | £63k |
Common questions
Is DR RICHARD SOLOMONS' CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £325,027, while total net assets rose to £757,899, driven by significant investment gains. The trustees report adequate resources to continue operations and maintain current grant-making levels without citing any specific reserves policy target. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.