MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trustees usually only award Grants to Charitable Organisations based in Bedfordshire or for work in Bedfordshire. Priority will be given to grants for capital projects and not for running costs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves decreased to £48,773 from £181,150 in the prior year, driven by a net expenditure of £132,377 and significant investment losses. The trustees report that systems are in place to manage risks and that the charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed a level of cash reserves which takes into account both the requirement for liquid funds for investment decisions and the level of income arising on the reserves to fund grant making activities.” — page 5
Trustees
- Deborah Louise Craig
- Dr ROBERT DAVID PREW
- Janet JEANS
- Julia Mary Godino
- Teresa Dales
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £146k | £279k |
| 05/04/2024 | £159k | £165k |
| 05/04/2023 | £159k | £229k |
| 05/04/2022 | £139k | £116k |
| 05/04/2021 | £114k | £180k |
Common questions
Is MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves decreased to £48,773 from £181,150 in the prior year, driven by a net expenditure of £132,377 and significant investment losses. The trustees report that systems are in place to manage risks and that the charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £115k |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- GALE FAMILY CHARITY TRUST
- BEDFORDSHIRE CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- MEKADSHEI SHEVEI CHARITABLE TRUST
- Bedford School Foundation Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GALE FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | £850k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORDSHIRE CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEKADSHEI SHEVEI CHARITABLE TRUST | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £5.3m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | 5.3% | no doubt |