THE CLEARY BLACKFRIARS TRUST
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AT THE KING'S SCHOOL CANTERBURYTHE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ONE OR MORE "CLEARY SCHOLARSHIPS" FOR PUPILS OF THE KING'S SCHOOL CANTERBURYTHE MAINTENANCE OF THE BLACKFRIARS BUILDINGTHE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £910,036, an increase from the previous year's £879,507, driven by investment gains and net income. The Trustees consider that the charity’s funds have adequate resources to meet its obligations and continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document.
What the accounts disclose
“The Cleary Blackfriars Trust charity and The King’s School, Canterbury are related parties as disclosed on page 2 of the Trustees Report. There are no other related party transactions.” — page 13
Trustees
- ALISTAIR THOMAS FREDERICK GOULD BSC MRICSchair
- DAVID HANNENT
- Jude Lowson
- MR TOBY WARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £43k | £18k |
| 31/08/2024 | £43k | £2k |
| 31/08/2023 | £38k | £11k |
| 31/08/2022 | £31k | £15k |
| 31/08/2021 | £29k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THE CLEARY BLACKFRIARS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £910,036, an increase from the previous year's £879,507, driven by investment gains and net income. The Trustees consider that the charity’s funds have adequate resources to meet its obligations and continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Alliotts LLP.