THE SILVERWOOD TRUST
Through contacts in various countries including UK, we aim to promote Christian activities by supporting those in active Christian work & to help those who need support in illness & retirement. We also help the education of disadvantaged children. The Trust supports Lufutuko Community School & Bana Besu Feeding Project in Zambia feed & educate orphans/vulnerable children (via a restricted fund).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant increase in total funds to £304,943, driven largely by a £250,000 legacy received during the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves of £302,733 significantly exceed the stated policy target of approximately £34,000, providing financial certainty for future operations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr JONATHAN WENTZEL
- Kaluba Sianga
- Rev Daniel William Brown
- Rev MARTYN PAUL TRAVERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £276k | £43k |
| 31/10/2024 | £30k | £43k |
| 31/10/2023 | £53k | £48k |
| 31/10/2022 | £36k | £37k |
| 31/10/2021 | £29k | £30k |
Common questions
Is THE SILVERWOOD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant increase in total funds to £304,943, driven largely by a £250,000 legacy received during the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves of £302,733 significantly exceed the stated policy target of approximately £34,000, providing financial certainty for future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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- SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH
- THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL
- CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK)
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST)
- The Gurukula Trust
- THE WOODLANDS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SILVERWOOD TRUST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH | £569k | £30,384 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR THE TONGABEZI TRUST SCHOOL | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |
| CHENGELO EDUCATIONAL TRUST (UK) | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST) | £208k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Gurukula Trust | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |