THE SAINTBURY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves at December 2025 were £16,450,661, with unrestricted free reserves of £16,266,498. The Trustees consider these funds adequate to meet future anticipated demands and maintain operations, noting that free reserves provide sufficient resources to support likely future grants and continuing administration.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain the general unrestricted funds at a level to provide sufficient funds in reserves to meet the future anticipated demands on the Trust's resources.” — page 5
“£10,000 to B: Music (£50,000 in 2024) of which Ms A Bhalla is a trustee.” — page 22
“£10,000 to The Royal Shakespeare Company (£10,000 in 2024), of which Ms A Bhalla is a governor.” — page 22
“£10,000 to B: Music (£50,000 in 2024) of which Ms A Bhalla is a trustee.” — page 22
“£10,000 to The Royal Shakespeare Company (£10,000 in 2024), of which Ms A Bhalla is a governor.” — page 22
“£10,000 to B: Music (£50,000 in 2024) of which Ms A Bhalla is a trustee.” — page 22
“£10,000 to The Royal Shakespeare Company (£10,000 in 2024), of which Ms A Bhalla is a governor.” — page 22
“£10,000 to B: Music (£50,000 in 2024) of which Ms A Bhalla is a trustee.” — page 22
“£10,000 to The Royal Shakespeare Company (£10,000 in 2024), of which Ms A Bhalla is a governor.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- ANITA BHALLA
- Benjamin Atkinson-Willes
- Dr Sarah Eleri Wareing
- Jake Andrew Reynolds Houghton
- Kabir Prem SONDHI
- MRS A E ATKINSON-WILLES
- MRS A R THOMAS
- MRS C E BROGAN
- MRS J P LEWIS
- MRS V K HOUGHTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £365k | £453k |
| 31/12/2024 | £362k | £390k |
| 31/12/2023 | £558k | £346k |
| 31/12/2022 | £299k | £369k |
| 31/12/2021 | £291k | £331k |
Common questions
Is THE SAINTBURY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves at December 2025 were £16,450,661, with unrestricted free reserves of £16,266,498. The Trustees consider these funds adequate to meet future anticipated demands and maintain operations, noting that free reserves provide sufficient resources to support likely future grants and continuing administration. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Locke Williams Associates LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £71k |
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| KTRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £4k |