THE WOODCOTE TRUST
General charitable finance predominanty for small animal welfare and childrens charities - not exclusively.
Objects
TO PAY, APPLY OR TRANSFER THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND AT ANY TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME TO OR FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH CHARITABLE BODIES, ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS OR FOR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OR OBJECTS IN SUCH SHARES AND IN SUCH MANNER IN ALL RESPECTS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £99,873, which the Trustees believe is adequate given low administrative costs. The charity reported an operating surplus of £29,448 despite an overall investment loss of £54,783. Total net assets decreased to £1,261,141 from the previous year's £1,286,476.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income 43,199” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
Trustees
- PENELOPE ANNE HENSTOCKchair
- DAMION BARNABY ANGUS
- SAMANTHA KATE SATCHELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £44k | £15k |
| 05/04/2024 | £49k | £66k |
| 05/04/2023 | £58k | £23k |
| 05/04/2022 | £58k | £65k |
| 05/04/2021 | £45k | £67k |
Common questions
Is THE WOODCOTE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves stood at £99,873, which the Trustees believe is adequate given low administrative costs. The charity reported an operating surplus of £29,448 despite an overall investment loss of £54,783. Total net assets decreased to £1,261,141 from the previous year's £1,286,476. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.