THE ANGELA GALLAGHER MEMORIAL FUND
We support disadvantaged children, including those with disabilities/illnesses, community groups that benefit families and UK based charities working abroad. We focus on small charities with limited resources. We meet three times a year in spring, summer and autumn. Appeals need to be made via our website angelagallagher.org. Applicants need to ensure they take the eligibility test first.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,831,626, which is above the stated policy target of six months of operational activity. The charity sustained a net deficit of £7,910 for the year, resulting in a slight fall in net assets, but the trustees and auditors confirm adequate resources exist to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the charity is to ensure that there are sufficient funds held to cover 6 months of operational activity.” — page 4
“Payments were made to Mrs A Hoar, Ms H Gurney and Mrs D Moss (trustees) for secretarial support and other expenses incurred on behalf of the charity. During the year, these totalled £1,635 (2023: £2,985).” — page 17
“£50,000 is shown within grants payable for the RD&E Charity - Bramble Ward at year end. Ms D Allen, the newly appointed trustee, is also the Royal Devon Hospitals charity community fundraiser but she was not involved in the decision making process to provide this money to the connected institution.” — page 17
“Payments were made to Mrs A Hoar, Ms H Gurney and Mrs D Moss (trustees) for secretarial support and other expenses incurred on behalf of the charity. During the year, these totalled £1,635 (2023: £2,985).” — page 17
“£50,000 is shown within grants payable for the RD&E Charity - Bramble Ward at year end. Ms D Allen, the newly appointed trustee, is also the Royal Devon Hospitals charity community fundraiser but she was not involved in the decision making process to provide this money to the connected institution.” — page 17
“Payments were made to Mrs A Hoar, Ms H Gurney and Mrs D Moss (trustees) for secretarial support and other expenses incurred on behalf of the charity. During the year, these totalled £1,635 (2023: £2,985).” — page 17
Trustees
- DIANA ROSE MOSS
- Deborah Gay Allen
- HELENA RUTH MARY GURNEY
- HILARY HOAR
- PAULA GERALDINE LAWFORD
- Richard Acfield
- Trevor Kenneth Larcombe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £66k | £124k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £132k |
| 31/12/2022 | £63k | £86k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £70k |
| 31/12/2020 | £53k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THE ANGELA GALLAGHER MEMORIAL FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,831,626, which is above the stated policy target of six months of operational activity. The charity sustained a net deficit of £7,910 for the year, resulting in a slight fall in net assets, but the trustees and auditors confirm adequate resources exist to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Simpkins Edwards Audit LLP.