MRS F B LAURENCE'S CHARITABLE TRUST
The stated object of the charity in its Deed of Trust is to provide for the benefit of the Royal National Lifeboat Instituion, King George's Fund for Sailors, Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and such other charitable objects or institutions as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased by £80,589 during the year due to total expenditure exceeding income, driven by a net investment loss of £31,980. The trustees report that the designated fund remains sufficient to continue generating income for charitable objects, and they have concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' policy is to operate on the basis of being able to continue to generate sufficient income to use towards meeting their charitable objects and to accord with their principal aims. The trustees are of the opinion that the Designated Fund remains sufficient to enable them to continue this ongoing objective.” — page 9
“Caroline Fry was reimbursed a total of £500 for travelling & subsistence expenditure incurred in the performance of their duties during the year (2024 - £1,000).” — page 20
Trustees
- CAROLINE ESTHER MARY FRY
- Payne Hicks Beach Trust Corporation
- WILLIAM GEORGE HAMILTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £71k | £119k |
| 30/06/2024 | £76k | £123k |
| 30/06/2023 | £68k | £112k |
| 30/06/2022 | £44k | £125k |
| 30/06/2021 | £66k | £117k |
Common questions
Is MRS F B LAURENCE'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased by £80,589 during the year due to total expenditure exceeding income, driven by a net investment loss of £31,980. The trustees report that the designated fund remains sufficient to continue generating income for charitable objects, and they have concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.