SIR ROBERT SPEED CHARITABLE TRUST
The trust is held by the Trustee upon trust to apply the same (at the direction of the Council) either as capital or income for the purpose of providing recreational facilities for the physical education and development of persons who are from time to time Resident Junior Members of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust's total net value increased by 0.78% to £850,141 for the year ended 30 June 2025. The Trust distributed £59,933 to university golf clubs, funded by donations and investment income. The Council maintains unrestricted general funds of £32,696, which is within its stated policy of holding no more than £50,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations subject to Gift Aid £ 35,764” — page 5
“The Council expects the Trust to hold, under normal circumstances, not more than £50,000 of unrestricted general funds at year end” — page 6
“The Trustee has power to charge fees under the terms of the Trust deed in accordance with its published fee scale. The fee charged is shown on page 12. Apex Corporate Trustees (UK) Limited” — page 6
“The Trustee has power to charge fees under the terms of the Trust deed in accordance with its published fee scale. The fee charged is shown on page 12. Apex Corporate Trustees (UK) Limited” — page 6
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £77k | £75k |
| 30/06/2024 | £93k | £72k |
| 30/06/2023 | £68k | £67k |
| 30/06/2022 | £74k | £74k |
| 30/06/2021 | £60k | £36k |
Common questions
Is SIR ROBERT SPEED CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust's total net value increased by 0.78% to £850,141 for the year ended 30 June 2025. The Trust distributed £59,933 to university golf clubs, funded by donations and investment income. The Council maintains unrestricted general funds of £32,696, which is within its stated policy of holding no more than £50,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SIR ROBERT SPEED CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIR ROBERT SPEED CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST, THE OLDHURST TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST | FY2021 | £375k | |
| THE OLDHURST TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE OLDHURST TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE OLDHURST TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE OLDHURST TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |