THE SIR RICHARD RAYNES FOUNDATION AND OTHERS

Registered charity 527908 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RAYNES TRUST, SIR RICHARD RAYNES'S FOUNDATION

offers grants to promote the education of persons under 27 yrs who live in, or have attended school/college in, the town of Melton Mowbray for a period of two years at any time. Trustees deem 'Education' to include, inter alia, assistance with overseas trips, gap year projects, sports projects, Scout/Guide and similar projects and help with school clothing for needy families.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Get email alerts

Latest income

£40k

Latest spending

£36k

Registered

1963

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total net assets increased to £933,158, comprising a permanent endowment of £787,434 and unrestricted funds of £145,724. The trustees consider the financial position to be fair and sound, with cash funds carried forward totaling £86,478. The charity generated investment income of £39,577.48 against total payments of £36,414.12, resulting in a net surplus for the year.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Endowment funds COIF shares dividend (93% of income)

“Endowment funds COIF shares dividend 36,678.35” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: The Honorary Secretary, Dr. C.J. Rupp, received an honorarium of £4,500 (£1,500 for 2023-24 and £3,000 for 2024-25). The document lists Dr. C.J. Rupp as the Honorary Secretary to the Trustees.

“Administration expenses and governance costs amounted to £4,674. This includes two payments to cover the Honorary Secretary’s honorarium: £1,500 to cover 6 months owing from 2023-24 and £3,000 to cover the annual sum for 2024-25.” — page 3

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Adrienne Myfanwy Holland
Alison Jacqueline Freer
Catherine Ann Shenton · trustee of 1 other charity
Christopher Joseph · trustee of 2 other charities
IAN ANTHONY NEALE · trustee of 1 other charity
KEITH GEORGE WILSON · trustee of 1 other charity
Louise Kathryn Finn
ROGER KEITH KIRBY · trustee of 2 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leicestershire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/06/2025	£40k	£36k
30/06/2024	£39k	£35k
30/06/2023	£39k	£11k
30/06/2022	£38k	£22k
30/06/2021	£37k	£21k

Common questions

Is THE SIR RICHARD RAYNES FOUNDATION AND OTHERS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £933,158, comprising a permanent endowment of £787,434 and unrestricted funds of £145,724. The trustees consider the financial position to be fair and sound, with cash funds carried forward totaling £86,478. The charity generated investment income of £39,577.48 against total payments of £36,414.12, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.