THE LAUCHENTILLY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1988
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,110,909, providing a significant buffer above the stated policy of sustaining funds to cover grants and administration costs. The charity reported a net incoming resource movement of £90,267 for the year, funded primarily by investment income and gains, with no staff costs incurred. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the intention of the Trustee to sustain the unrestricted funds at a level which will provide sufficient funds for the level of grants paid and to cover the Charity's management and administration costs.” — page 4
“Cowdray Trust Limited charged administration expenses of £7,175 [2024: £5,375]. The Hon H M T Gibson, The Hon C A Pearson and Mr M P Harris (Directors of Cowdray Trust Limited) are Directors of MFS.” — page 12
“During the year Mr R M B Guinness, the son of the Settlor of the Lauchentilly Charitable Foundation, the late Miranda, Countess of Iveagh, made a gift of a library of books to the charitable trust, by way of a Deed of Gift of Chattels dated 23 August 2024.” — page 15
“Cowdray Trust Limited charged administration expenses of £7,175 [2024: £5,375]. The Hon H M T Gibson, The Hon C A Pearson and Mr M P Harris (Directors of Cowdray Trust Limited) are Directors of MFS.” — page 12
“During the year Mr R M B Guinness, the son of the Settlor of the Lauchentilly Charitable Foundation, the late Miranda, Countess of Iveagh, made a gift of a library of books to the charitable trust, by way of a Deed of Gift of Chattels dated 23 August 2024.” — page 15
Trustees
- THE COWDRAY TRUST LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £168k | £38k |
| 05/04/2024 | £14k | £18k |
| 05/04/2023 | £9k | £19k |
| 05/04/2022 | £8k | £32k |
| 05/04/2021 | £9k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE LAUCHENTILLY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1988 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,110,909, providing a significant buffer above the stated policy of sustaining funds to cover grants and administration costs. The charity reported a net incoming resource movement of £90,267 for the year, funded primarily by investment income and gains, with no staff costs incurred. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.