THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST
The object of the Trust is to provide financial support to other charities at the absolute discretion of the Trustees. No unsolicited applications can be considered.
Objects
TO PAY OR APPLY THE INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY ONE OR MORE QUALIFIED CHARITY OF QUALIFIED CHARITIES. (QUALIFIED CHARITY MEANS ANY PURPOSE BODY ORGANISATION OR OBJECT IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD WHICH UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND SHALL BE RECOGNISED AS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE. )
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves increased to £1,914,257, up from £1,793,873 in the prior year, supported by a net income before investment gains of £187,701. The trustees report that the trust is in a strong financial position with sufficient funds to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months. Investment portfolio losses of £67,317 offset the net income, but the overall fund position remains robust.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees at all times to maintain sufficient reserves within the trust to meet all future commitments in full, whilst maintaining a level of invested funds capable of generating a significant return for onward donation.” — page 4
“During the year the Trust awarded £30,000 (2024: £15,000) to the Berkshire Community Foundation of which Lady Catherine Stevenson and Sir Hugh Stevenson are vice presidents.” — page 17
“In addition, during the year the Trustees donated shares of £352,906 (2024: £475,055) and cash of £nil (2024: £420) to the Trust.” — page 17
“During the year the Trust awarded £30,000 (2024: £15,000) to the Berkshire Community Foundation of which Lady Catherine Stevenson and Sir Hugh Stevenson are vice presidents.” — page 17
“In addition, during the year the Trustees donated shares of £352,906 (2024: £475,055) and cash of £nil (2024: £420) to the Trust.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- SIR HUGH ALEXANDER STEVENSONchair
- JOSEPH WILLIAM STEVENSON
- LADY STEVENSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £397k | £209k |
| 05/04/2024 | £521k | £436k |
| 05/04/2023 | £476k | £1.4m |
| 05/04/2022 | £385k | £619k |
| 05/04/2021 | £879k | £255k |
Common questions
Is THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves increased to £1,914,257, up from £1,793,873 in the prior year, supported by a net income before investment gains of £187,701. The trustees report that the trust is in a strong financial position with sufficient funds to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months. Investment portfolio losses of £67,317 offset the net income, but the overall fund position remains robust. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ATHERTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £99k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PRESTON FAMILY CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | £352k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MANSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £38k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSAN AND STEPHEN JAMES CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | £377 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHELDONIA CHARITABLE TRUST | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |