THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST
The Richard Kirkman Trust is a grant making charity, it's income being derived solely from funds invested. Grants for general use and for the benefit of individuals, covering a wide spectrum of social needs, are made to charities and organisations which have a material effect within Hampshire. Applications are preferred by email.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains satisfactory with unrestricted reserves of £150,062 and total net assets of £3,329,951. The trustees note that income is derived solely from investments and may fall, in which case grants would need to be reduced accordingly. No employees were engaged during the year, and the charity is controlled by its trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees policy on reserves is that they regard the income fund of £150,062 as available for distribution in whole or in part and the capital fund of £3,179,889 as distributable only in exceptional circumstances.” — page 4
“Mr N J Lapage was paid £500 (2024: £500) for the provision of bookkeeping services.” — page 11
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £116k | £116k |
| 05/04/2024 | £110k | £127k |
| 05/04/2023 | £113k | £105k |
| 05/04/2022 | £106k | £97k |
| 05/04/2021 | £79k | £76k |
Common questions
Is THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains satisfactory with unrestricted reserves of £150,062 and total net assets of £3,329,951. The trustees note that income is derived solely from investments and may fall, in which case grants would need to be reduced accordingly. No employees were engaged during the year, and the charity is controlled by its trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST as a grant recipient include PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORTH STONEHAM AND BASSETT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORTH STONEHAM AND BASSETT | FY2023 | £500 | |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NORTH STONEHAM AND BASSETT | FY2022 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS CIO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE RICHARD MEINS CHARITABLE TRUST
- RICHMOND TRUST FUND
- KINGDOM FAITH YORKSHIRE TRUST
- PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RICHARD MEINS CHARITABLE TRUST | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND TRUST FUND | £220k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM FAITH YORKSHIRE TRUST | £216k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | £487k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |