THE CUMBER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity's beneficial area is in practice worldwide with an emphasis on UK national needs, underdeveloped countries and local needs in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Areas most supported are health, disability, housing, youth and childrens welfare & education and agricultural development as well as Christian work in all these fields and local environmental projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,210,910, a decrease from the previous year's £1,344,313. The trustees report that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to continue as a going concern. The charity holds minimal reserves in a business instant access account to respond to urgent requests.
What the accounts disclose
“Minimal reserves are held in a Business Instant Access Account to enable the Trust to respond promptly to urgent requests for assistance.” — page 5
“In addition to the above investment portfolio, which is managed by Rathbones, the Charity also owns 3,250 shares in W. Cumber & Son (Theale) Limited” — page 12
Trustees
- Mary Elizabeth Tearneychair
- Ellen May Cumber
- JULIA ELIZABETH MEARNS
- KELLIE ANN DAVEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £49k | £134k |
| 05/04/2024 | £45k | £106k |
| 05/04/2023 | £41k | £89k |
| 05/04/2022 | £284k | £101k |
| 05/04/2021 | £360k | £121k |
Common questions
Is THE CUMBER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,210,910, a decrease from the previous year's £1,344,313. The trustees report that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to continue as a going concern. The charity holds minimal reserves in a business instant access account to respond to urgent requests. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.