THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£194k
Latest spending
£191k
Registered
1985
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds and free reserves stood at £6,638,960 at 5 April 2024, an increase from the previous year. The Trustees consider that this level of free reserves matches the parameters set out in the charity's reserves policy and is adequate to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: distribute fully the net annual income (held: £6.6m)
“To enable the Trustees to distribute fully the net annual income of the Trust, they have adopted a policy of reviewing the audited accounts for the previous year each September and at their meetings in the following October and March distributing income in accordance with the net income figures shown as available in the previous year's accounts together with any capital realised for the purpose of distribution in accordance with the Trust's charitable objectives, thus ensuring there is no cash flow problem as the income is to hand.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Camden Art Centre
“During the year, a grant of £2,500 (2023 - £3,000) was made to Camden Art Centre, Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
“During the year, a grant of £nil (2023- £3,000) was made to the Turner's House Trust. Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Turner's House Trust
“During the year, a grant of £2,500 (2023 - £3,000) was made to Camden Art Centre, Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
“During the year, a grant of £nil (2023- £3,000) was made to the Turner's House Trust. Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
“During the year, a grant of £2,500 (2023 - £3,000) was made to Camden Art Centre, Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
“During the year, a grant of £nil (2023- £3,000) was made to the Turner's House Trust. Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Society for Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
“During the year, a grant of £2,500 (2023 - £3,000) was made to Camden Art Centre, Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
“During the year, a grant of £nil (2023- £3,000) was made to the Turner's House Trust. Eliza Bonham-Carter is a trustee of this charity.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Trustees
- Georgina Ruth Naylerchair
- DAVID EDGAR BONHAM-CARTER
- ELIZA CRESSIDA BONHAM-CARTER
- Mary Jessie Grimond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £194k | £191k |
| 05/04/2024 | £195k | £167k |
| 05/04/2023 | £173k | £204k |
| 05/04/2022 | £164k | £158k |
| 05/04/2021 | £160k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds and free reserves stood at £6,638,960 at 5 April 2024, an increase from the previous year. The Trustees consider that this level of free reserves matches the parameters set out in the charity's reserves policy and is adequate to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE M D AND S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £230k |
| MYR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |