THE GUY NEWTON RESEARCH FUND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £370,805 for the year ended 5 April 2024, driven by net investment gains of £614,991. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £13,126,640, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet all commitments and ensure long-term sustainability without expending the expendable endowment fund.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to retain sufficient unrestricted reserves to ensure the long term sustainability of the Charity, without expending the expendable endowment fund unless necessary, and to allow it the flexibility to practically consider all grant applications of any reasonable value.” — page 5
“The Guy Newton Research Fund and the Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund hold joint investments with Sandaire Limited and UBS. As at 5 April 2024 the Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund was entitled to 91.91% of the Sandaire & UBS funds. All investment income and associated costs have been apportioned on the above basis.” — page 20
Trustees
- PROFESSOR GILLIAN MARGARET GRIFFITHSchair
- Nigel Richard Clifford
- PROFESSOR ELIZABETH JANE ROBERTSON
- PROFESSOR MATTHEW FREEMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £186k | £481k |
| 05/04/2024 | £209k | £453k |
| 05/04/2023 | £212k | £370k |
| 05/04/2022 | £208k | £345k |
| 05/04/2021 | £173k | £353k |
Common questions
Is THE GUY NEWTON RESEARCH FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £370,805 for the year ended 5 April 2024, driven by net investment gains of £614,991. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £13,126,640, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet all commitments and ensure long-term sustainability without expending the expendable endowment fund. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Critchleys Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £4.8m |