THE CHILD BEALE TRUST
The objectives of the Charity are to provide and maintain a public park, providing an educational facility for those interested in wildlife and plants , and also providing a leisure facility for the general public.The Charity owns land in Berkshire and has developed Beale Park to achieve the above objectives. In addition the Charity's activities include the conservation of animal species.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £2,645,695 while charitable expenditure reduced to £1,849,774, resulting in a net incoming resource of £256,892. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains strong financial controls and a healthy reserves policy, with unrestricted funds totaling £8,423,090 at year-end. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees remain committed to maintaining a healthy reserves policy, ensuring that the charity can meet operational needs and invest in future improvements.” — page 5
“The Charity also holds 1 Ordinary £1 share in its wholly owned trading subsidiary company, Beale Park Trading Company Ltd, which is incorporated in the UK.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- DAVID CARR
- Jim Bryce
- Michelle Carvell
- Paul Aitken
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/10/2024 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/10/2023 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/10/2022 | £2.1m | £1.7m |
| 31/10/2021 | £2.3m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is THE CHILD BEALE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £2,645,695 while charitable expenditure reduced to £1,849,774, resulting in a net incoming resource of £256,892. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains strong financial controls and a healthy reserves policy, with unrestricted funds totaling £8,423,090 at year-end. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Richardsons.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £119k |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| GRANTSCAPE | 1 | £32k |
| FAT FACE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE TREE COUNCIL | 1 | £22k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE BELFORTE TRUST
- THE PARHAM PARK TRUST (1984)
- NENE PARK TRUST
- LONDON HISTORIC PARKS AND GARDENS TRUST
- Becht Foundation
- BEDFORD PARK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHILD BEALE TRUST | £2.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BELFORTE TRUST | £329k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PARHAM PARK TRUST (1984) | £983k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NENE PARK TRUST | £6.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HISTORIC PARKS AND GARDENS TRUST | £269k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Becht Foundation | £8.5m | $210,001 - $220,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |