THE WORBOYS COURT TRUST
Makes grants to individuals (includes loans)Makes grants to organisations (including schools,charities etc)Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Objects
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE HOUSES DESIGNED AND SUITABLE FOR EACH HOUSING ONE FAMILY (THE PRINCIPAL MEMBER OF WHICH SHALL BE POOR AND/OR INFIRM AS TO WHICH THE TRUSTEES DISCRETION SHALL BE FINAL). (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 5 OF WILL). THE TRUSTEES MAY APPLY ANY SURPLUS INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN THE RELIEF OF BENEFICIARIES BY ALLEVIATING THEIR CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,862.24, which the trustees describe as a modest reserve for emergencies. The charity relies on rental receipts to cover ongoing maintenance and mortgage payments, resulting in a net income for the year of £42,265.00.
What the accounts disclose
“The solicitors Tees of John Street, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 9BG have been appointed by the Trustees. Their duties are to manage the collection of rents, discharge all maintenance costs in respect of the properties including all financial charges.” — page 2
Trustees
- BARRY JOHN HOLME
- Colin Beales
- Dennis George Tear
- Doug Andrew Johnston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £54k | £24k |
| 05/04/2024 | £48k | £41k |
| 05/04/2023 | £45k | £28k |
| 05/04/2022 | £46k | £17k |
| 05/04/2021 | £38k | £22k |
Common questions
Is THE WORBOYS COURT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,862.24, which the trustees describe as a modest reserve for emergencies. The charity relies on rental receipts to cover ongoing maintenance and mortgage payments, resulting in a net income for the year of £42,265.00.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH | 1 | £504 |
Charities like this
- THE WAREHOUSE TRUST
- THE REST-HARROW TRUST
- THE 4814 TRUST
- THE CHARTERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE WHINBANK TRUST
- WOOTTON TOWN HOUSES CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WORBOYS COURT TRUST | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WAREHOUSE TRUST | £95k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REST-HARROW TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE 4814 TRUST | £2.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARTERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | £58k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WHINBANK TRUST | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |