THE RATCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST
Donating to existing charitable causes. Makes grants to individuals, voluntary organisations and other charitable organisations for the benefit of young people in the south east England area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £57,363 to £1,266,579 due to a net loss on investments of £20,095 and charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees maintain a policy of distributing substantially all investment income while maintaining capital value, with reserves represented by investment holdings. No material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have an objective of at least maintaining the capital value of the investments over time and thus substantially all of the reserves are represented by the value of the investment holdings.” — page 3
“Included within these financial statements is an amount of £6,720 (2024: £6,120) in respect of charges from Moore Barlow LLP for administrative support services. One of the trustees, T Adams, is also a partner in Moore Barlow LLP.” — page 15
“Included within cash at bank is an amount of £11,333 (2024: £22,781) held by Moore Barlow LLP on behalf of the trust.” — page 15
“Included within these financial statements is an amount of £6,720 (2024: £6,120) in respect of charges from Moore Barlow LLP for administrative support services. One of the trustees, T Adams, is also a partner in Moore Barlow LLP.” — page 15
“Included within cash at bank is an amount of £11,333 (2024: £22,781) held by Moore Barlow LLP on behalf of the trust.” — page 15
Trustees
- DAVID ROBBINS
- GEORGE VELLAM
- TIM ADAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £29k | £47k |
| 05/04/2024 | £39k | £63k |
| 05/04/2023 | £35k | £50k |
| 05/04/2022 | £36k | £84k |
| 05/04/2021 | £27k | £60k |
Common questions
Is THE RATCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £57,363 to £1,266,579 due to a net loss on investments of £20,095 and charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees maintain a policy of distributing substantially all investment income while maintaining capital value, with reserves represented by investment holdings. No material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.