THE NORMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Norman Family Charitable Trust is a grant making charity. Grants are given at the Trustees' discretion to any charitable causes within the South West with preference for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. No grants are given to charities which involve using live animals for research or experimental purposes, to overseas projects, or for the maintenance of buildings used for religious purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £233,589, which represents a significant increase from the previous year's £25,872. The Trustees note that it is not their intention to build up unrestricted reserves or cash balances as there are no creditor commitments, and the Trust does not fundraise, relying instead on investment income and capital drawdowns for grant-making.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Trust received rent of £3,500 from Sarah Gillingham (Nee Norman) (a Trustee) as a tenant in respect of rental of a storage space at the Trust’s Office. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 29
Trustees
- Mr Christopher Davischair
- Benjamin Findel Hawkins
- Brian Eastwood
- Cathy Houghton
- Christopher Boorman
- Fiona Ross
- Harriet Swarbrick
- SARAH GILLINGHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £438k | £851k |
| 31/03/2025 | £438k | £666k |
| 31/03/2024 | £435k | £576k |
| 31/03/2023 | £489k | £585k |
| 31/03/2022 | £428k | £919k |
Common questions
Is THE NORMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £233,589, which represents a significant increase from the previous year's £25,872. The Trustees note that it is not their intention to build up unrestricted reserves or cash balances as there are no creditor commitments, and the Trust does not fundraise, relying instead on investment income and capital drawdowns for grant-making. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by PKF Francis Clark.
Who funds THE NORMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NORMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £600 | Voluntary income |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOWE GREEN TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TAVERHAM | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- NORMANBY CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE NORMAN TRUST
- CLAN TRUST LIMITED
- ANNE FRENCH MEMORIAL TRUST
- THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE FAMILY RICH CHARITIES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NORMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORMANBY CHARITABLE TRUST | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NORMAN TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | £118k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ANNE FRENCH MEMORIAL TRUST | £317k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | £425k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |