THE GEOFFREY BURTON CHARITABLE TRUST
Grants are made to other charities or voluntary organisations the majority of which are in Suffolk.There is an emphasis on the Needham Market area and the environment.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £621,885, which the trustees note enable the continuation of income distribution to charitable organisations. The trustees report that there is no requirement to hold specific reserves, aiming instead to spend all net incoming resources in the year received. The independent examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“There is no requirement for the trustees to hold reserves, but the reserves held in the form of investments enable the trustees to continue to distribute income to charitable organisations.” — page 4
Trustees
- EDWARD DE BONNAIRE NASH
- KAY MAXINE NADJINA OAKES
- Keith Richard Eric Cooper
- ROGER EDWARD NASH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £28k | £20k |
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £24k |
| 31/03/2024 | £26k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE GEOFFREY BURTON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £621,885, which the trustees note enable the continuation of income distribution to charitable organisations. The trustees report that there is no requirement to hold specific reserves, aiming instead to spend all net incoming resources in the year received. The independent examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.