CLA CHARITABLE TRUST
To promote education about the countryside for young people from towns and cities and for disadvantaged peopleTo provide facilities for people with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy the benefits of the countrysideTo support the advancment of education in agriculture, horticulture and conservation for disabled and disadvantaged people
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net movement in funds of negative £8,457 for the year ended 30 November 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £486,746. The Trust maintains a reserves policy to ensure adequate resources are available to meet outstanding commitments, supported by ongoing administrative services from the CLA. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves are set at an appropriate level to ensure that adequate resources are available to allow the Trust to meet all outstanding commitments at any point in time whilst having regard to the level of investments and the ongoing support of the CLA and its members.” — page 7
Trustees
- Andrea Beddows
- Ben Qasim Monks
- Caroline Emma Wilson
- GILES RICHARD BOWRING
- Hannah Lucy Connors
- Jane Lane
- Robin Williams Clarke
- Roger James Douglas
- Tessa Clare Gray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £288k | £294k |
| 30/11/2024 | £213k | £255k |
| 30/11/2023 | £364k | £272k |
| 30/11/2022 | £225k | £261k |
| 30/11/2021 | £226k | £160k |
Common questions
Is CLA CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net movement in funds of negative £8,457 for the year ended 30 November 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £486,746. The Trust maintains a reserves policy to ensure adequate resources are available to meet outstanding commitments, supported by ongoing administrative services from the CLA. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.