THE LINBURY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £141.3m to £135.0m due to a net movement in funds of £6.3m, driven by investment losses and grant payments exceeding income. The trustees confirm that resources are sufficient to meet commitments as they fall due and identify no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“2025: one employee who earned between £110,000-£120,000”
“The number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for services provided to the Trust exceeded £60,000 was as follows: 2025: one employee who earned between £110,000-£120,000” — page 26
“It is the policy of the Trustees to ensure that there are sufficient resources to meet commitments as they fall due.” — page 8
“£2.5m of donations were received from Lady Sainsbury which included £0.500m of Gift Aid. (2024: £5m). There were no loans to beneficiaries (2024: £1.5m). During the year, The Linbury Trust approved 85 grants; for three of these a conflict of interest was declared in the applicant organisation.” — page 26
“The following amounts are primarily employee costs and are included in Other Debtors (Note 7). £45,216 due from The JJ Charitable Trust (2024: £5,481) £29,733 due from The Aurora Trust (2024: £31,600) £12,961 due to Mark Leonard Trust (2024: £10,905)” — page 27
“£2.5m of donations were received from Lady Sainsbury which included £0.500m of Gift Aid. (2024: £5m). There were no loans to beneficiaries (2024: £1.5m). During the year, The Linbury Trust approved 85 grants; for three of these a conflict of interest was declared in the applicant organisation.” — page 26
“The following amounts are primarily employee costs and are included in Other Debtors (Note 7). £45,216 due from The JJ Charitable Trust (2024: £5,481) £29,733 due from The Aurora Trust (2024: £31,600) £12,961 due to Mark Leonard Trust (2024: £10,905)” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2024) to £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- MARK SAINSBURYchair
- Emily Stubbs
- JAMES PHILIP BARNARD
- JOHN JULIAN SAINSBURY
- LADY ANYA SAINSBURY CBE
- Laura Marshall
- RICHARD BUTLER ADAMS
- SARAH BUTLER-SLOSS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £5.7m | £9.1m |
| 05/04/2024 | £8.0m | £9.9m |
| 05/04/2023 | £2.1m | £6.6m |
| 05/04/2022 | £4.3m | £6.2m |
| 05/04/2021 | £4.4m | £8.5m |
Common questions
Is THE LINBURY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £141.3m to £135.0m due to a net movement in funds of £6.3m, driven by investment losses and grant payments exceeding income. The trustees confirm that resources are sufficient to meet commitments as they fall due and identify no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE LINBURY TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.