THE EARL OF DERBY'S CHARITABLE TRUST
To provide charitable support firstly within the areas of Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria and secondly, nationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £962,659 against a policy to carry sufficient reserves for management costs and grant applications. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated £29,738 in investment income and spent £19,087 on charitable activities, resulting in a net decrease in total funds of £4,294 due to investment losses.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to carry sufficient reserves to cover the management and administration costs of the Trust and to respond to recurrent grant applications.” — page 5
Trustees
- Edward Richard William Stanley
- Lord Edward John Robin Stanley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £32k | £20k |
| 05/04/2024 | £31k | £22k |
| 05/04/2023 | £25k | £22k |
| 05/04/2022 | £21k | £22k |
| 05/04/2021 | £24k | £22k |
Common questions
Is THE EARL OF DERBY'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £962,659 against a policy to carry sufficient reserves for management costs and grant applications. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated £29,738 in investment income and spent £19,087 on charitable activities, resulting in a net decrease in total funds of £4,294 due to investment losses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.