THE KEATLEY TRUST

Registered charity 306138 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Advancement of education by acquiring objects of artistic literary or historic interest or importance for the purposes of their public exhibition in Great Britain and by arranging for the furthering the public exhibition of such objects when acquired

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Latest income
£60k
Latest spending
£8k
Registered
1968
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £174,041, which are held to enable continued operation and potential ad-hoc purchases. The charity does not have a formal reserves policy and does not fundraise, relying instead on investment income and existing assets to meet its objectives.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investments (100% of income)
Investment income is recognised when receivable. — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
For this reason the Trustees do not adopt a going concern basis of accounting. — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Audit opinion: qualified
I have identified a matter of concern in my report because I have concerns that insufficient records have been kept relating to the detail and location of heritage assets. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dividend income received from N.P.K. Holdings Ltd, a company where trustees hold significant influence.
During the year, dividend income totaling £60,000 (2024: £60,000) was received from N.P.K. Holdings Ltd, a company in which the Trustees of the Charity are directors and collectively hold 42% of the registered share capital, giving them significant influence. — page 19
During the year, £375 (2024: £nil) was reimbursed to James Keatley. The reimbursement was in respect of a digital cataloguing invoice that he had paid on behalf of the Charity. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement of digital cataloguing invoice to James Keatley.
During the year, dividend income totaling £60,000 (2024: £60,000) was received from N.P.K. Holdings Ltd, a company in which the Trustees of the Charity are directors and collectively hold 42% of the registered share capital, giving them significant influence. — page 19
During the year, £375 (2024: £nil) was reimbursed to James Keatley. The reimbursement was in respect of a digital cataloguing invoice that he had paid on behalf of the Charity. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Balance due to the charity from Mr J R M Keatley.
During the year, dividend income totaling £60,000 (2024: £60,000) was received from N.P.K. Holdings Ltd, a company in which the Trustees of the Charity are directors and collectively hold 42% of the registered share capital, giving them significant influence. — page 19
During the year, £375 (2024: £nil) was reimbursed to James Keatley. The reimbursement was in respect of a digital cataloguing invoice that he had paid on behalf of the Charity. — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The Independent Examiner identified a matter of concern regarding insufficient records for heritage assets.
I have identified a matter of concern in my report because I have concerns that insufficient records have been kept relating to the detail and location of heritage assets. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£60k£8k
30/06/2024£60k£7k
30/06/2023£0£0
30/06/2022£0£0
30/06/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is THE KEATLEY TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £174,041, which are held to enable continued operation and potential ad-hoc purchases. The charity does not have a formal reserves policy and does not fundraise, relying instead on investment income and existing assets to meet its objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.