JOHN RISEBROW'S CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net general fund deficit of £60,570 for the year ended 30 April 2025, driven by increased grant expenditure against stable investment income. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £191,132, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £100,000, providing a buffer despite the current year's loss.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain free reserves at a level equal to one year's expenditure on grants, which amounts to approximately £100,000” — page 5
“The charity made grants of £120,000 (2024: £57,000) to St Peter Mancroft PCC. This amount included £80,000 to be distributed at their discretion, in part to choral scholars. £40,000 was granted for the pupose of the Hidden Art Project.” — page 20
“During the year, the charity made grants to Mancroft Advice Project, a registered charity, of which the Revd. Cannon E Carter is a trustee, of £57,000 (2023: £57,000).” — page 20
“The charity made grants of £120,000 (2024: £57,000) to St Peter Mancroft PCC. This amount included £80,000 to be distributed at their discretion, in part to choral scholars. £40,000 was granted for the pupose of the Hidden Art Project.” — page 20
“During the year, the charity made grants to Mancroft Advice Project, a registered charity, of which the Revd. Cannon E Carter is a trustee, of £57,000 (2023: £57,000).” — page 20
Trustees
- Tobias Jonathan Lake Wilsonchair
- Catherine Mary Waddams
- GEOFFREY LOADES CBE
- Rev Edward John Carter
- Simon Cox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £134k | £193k |
| 30/04/2024 | £127k | £129k |
| 30/04/2023 | £114k | £127k |
| 30/04/2022 | £125k | £127k |
| 30/04/2021 | £104k | £118k |
Common questions
Is JOHN RISEBROW'S CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net general fund deficit of £60,570 for the year ended 30 April 2025, driven by increased grant expenditure against stable investment income. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £191,132, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £100,000, providing a buffer despite the current year's loss. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
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