THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY
The income of the trust is applied by making such subscriptions to charitable organisations and bodies and such other applications for charitable purposes as the designated person (the 12th Duke of Northumberland) directs. The trustees can also (with the consent of the designated person) pay or transfer all or part of the capital to charitable organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £924,836, representing approximately eight years of future grant-giving requirements, while endowment funds increased to £7,576,436. The trustees confirmed that the charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity and prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis, citing minimal operating costs and sufficient reserves to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from listed investments 164,916”
“Various transactions were paid on behalf of the charity by the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland. At the year end a balance of £100 was owed to the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland (2024: £3,324). Interest is not charged on this balance and the balance is paid off regularly.” — page 24
“During the year, a profit share distribution of £200,000 (2024: £250,000) was received from Crowther Partnership LLP, a joint venture in which the charity has a 50% share in, alongside The Trustees of the Will of the 9th Duke of Northumberland.” — page 24
“Various transactions were paid on behalf of the charity by the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland. At the year end a balance of £100 was owed to the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland (2024: £3,324). Interest is not charged on this balance and the balance is paid off regularly.” — page 24
“During the year, a profit share distribution of £200,000 (2024: £250,000) was received from Crowther Partnership LLP, a joint venture in which the charity has a 50% share in, alongside The Trustees of the Will of the 9th Duke of Northumberland.” — page 24
“Various transactions were paid on behalf of the charity by the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland. At the year end a balance of £100 was owed to the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland (2024: £3,324). Interest is not charged on this balance and the balance is paid off regularly.” — page 24
“During the year, a profit share distribution of £200,000 (2024: £250,000) was received from Crowther Partnership LLP, a joint venture in which the charity has a 50% share in, alongside The Trustees of the Will of the 9th Duke of Northumberland.” — page 24
“Various transactions were paid on behalf of the charity by the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland. At the year end a balance of £100 was owed to the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland (2024: £3,324). Interest is not charged on this balance and the balance is paid off regularly.” — page 24
“During the year, a profit share distribution of £200,000 (2024: £250,000) was received from Crowther Partnership LLP, a joint venture in which the charity has a 50% share in, alongside The Trustees of the Will of the 9th Duke of Northumberland.” — page 24
“Various transactions were paid on behalf of the charity by the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland. At the year end a balance of £100 was owed to the Trustees of the Will of The 9th Duke of Northumberland (2024: £3,324). Interest is not charged on this balance and the balance is paid off regularly.” — page 24
“During the year, a profit share distribution of £200,000 (2024: £250,000) was received from Crowther Partnership LLP, a joint venture in which the charity has a 50% share in, alongside The Trustees of the Will of the 9th Duke of Northumberland.” — page 24
Trustees
- HIS GRACE THE 12TH DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLANDchair
- Lord James Percy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £203k | £183k |
| 31/03/2024 | £190k | £167k |
| 31/03/2023 | £217k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £276k | £202k |
| 31/03/2021 | £201k | £213k |
Common questions
Is THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £924,836, representing approximately eight years of future grant-giving requirements, while endowment funds increased to £7,576,436. The trustees confirmed that the charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity and prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis, citing minimal operating costs and sufficient reserves to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UNW LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £256k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DUKE UK TRUST LIMITED | £298k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAMPTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust | £270k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BARON DAVENPORT'S CHARITY CIO | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |