THE VICKERS STAFF CHARITABLE FUND
To provide relief for needy employees, ex-employees and their dependents, and to perform such charitable purposes as the trustee from time to time determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £94,891 for the year ended 31 October 2025, driven by investment gains and increased dividend income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,475,320, which the trustees maintain to fund charitable donations and administrative costs. The charity had no employees during the year and incurred no fundraising costs beyond investment management fees.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustee maintains a level of reserves sufficient to provide investment income to fund its charitable donations and administrative costs.” — page 5
“During the year dividends of £47,000 (2024: £25,500) were received from Mary Randall Vickers and Co Limited, a company controlled by common directors.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2021)
Trustees
- MARYLAND TRUST COMPANY (LEEDS) LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £78k | £81k |
| 31/10/2024 | £58k | £65k |
| 31/10/2023 | £45k | £116k |
| 31/10/2022 | £25k | £303k |
| 31/10/2021 | £1.5m | £215k |
Common questions
Is THE VICKERS STAFF CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £94,891 for the year ended 31 October 2025, driven by investment gains and increased dividend income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,475,320, which the trustees maintain to fund charitable donations and administrative costs. The charity had no employees during the year and incurred no fundraising costs beyond investment management fees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.