THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held total funds of £11,062,892 as of 5 April 2025, a decrease from the previous year due to investment losses. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds were £0, with the Trust relying on expendable endowment to meet commitments, though it maintains a policy of holding free funds where possible for working capital needs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that, when possible, it is appropriate to hold free funds, both to meet the short-term working capital needs of the Trust and in anticipation of the potential payment of subsequent grants.” — page 5
“Included within grant related support costs is a total of £3,214 (2024: £4,200) payable for legal services to BDB Pitmans LLP, a firm in which Mr D Flynn is a partner.” — page 28
Trustees
- TIMOTHY JAMES SAINSBURYchair
- JESSICA MARY SAINSBURY
- MARGARET SAINSBURY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £178k | £707k |
| 05/04/2024 | £172k | £81k |
| 05/04/2023 | £108k | £588k |
| 05/04/2022 | £47k | £388k |
| 05/04/2021 | £127k | £377k |
Common questions
Is THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust held total funds of £11,062,892 as of 5 April 2025, a decrease from the previous year due to investment losses. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds were £0, with the Trust relying on expendable endowment to meet commitments, though it maintains a policy of holding free funds where possible for working capital needs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ATTEND | 1 | £60k |
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | 1 | £30k |