THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £7,936,324, with the Trustees noting that overhead costs are limited and grants are funded from current year income. The charity reported a net income of £29,500 for the year, supported by investment and rental income, while maintaining a significant asset base in quoted investments and property. The Trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“as overhead costs are limited the Charity does not need to keep separate reserves.” — page 4
“The Charity owns two properties, land at Fordham Farm which is registered in the name of Fordham Farm Limited, a company whose directors and shareholders are the Trustees of the Charity” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- MARTYN RALPH CARR
- MR SAM WILSON DL
- Marycita Jane Wilson
- Sara Anne Carr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £227k | £323k |
| 31/12/2023 | £230k | £345k |
| 31/12/2022 | £699k | £111k |
| 31/12/2021 | — | — |
| 31/12/2020 | £95k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THE LESLIE MARY CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £7,936,324, with the Trustees noting that overhead costs are limited and grants are funded from current year income. The charity reported a net income of £29,500 for the year, supported by investment and rental income, while maintaining a significant asset base in quoted investments and property. The Trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |