THE SCOTBELGE CHARITABLE TRUST
The principal activities of the Trust are to hold investments and make charitable donations out of income. Grant applications are reviewed by the Trustees on a regular basis and upon approval the appropriate payment is made.
Objects
PROMOTING ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,404,624, which is above the reserves policy target of £1,230,520 set for the previous year. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's status as a going concern. However, the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“Dividend income 75,238” — page 8
“At 5th April 2024 the amount of these reserves amounted to £1,230,520 (2023 - £1,766,356).” — page 3
“The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £20,000 to the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust (2024 - £45,000). The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Holywood Village Hall Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £25,000 to the Holywood Village Hall Trust.” — page 11
“The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £20,000 to the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust (2024 - £45,000). The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Holywood Village Hall Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £25,000 to the Holywood Village Hall Trust.” — page 11
“The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £20,000 to the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust (2024 - £45,000). The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Holywood Village Hall Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £25,000 to the Holywood Village Hall Trust.” — page 11
“The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £20,000 to the Wynifred Keswick Memorial Trust (2024 - £45,000). The trustees of The Scotbelge Charitable Trust are also trustees of the Holywood Village Hall Trust. During the year under review The Scotbelge Charitable Trust provided a grant of £25,000 to the Holywood Village Hall Trust.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- PERCY WEATHERALLchair
- BENJAMIN JOSEPH KESWICK WEATHERALL
- GERALD MCGILL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £78k | £102k |
| 05/04/2024 | £78k | £107k |
| 05/04/2023 | £74k | £60k |
| 05/04/2022 | £53k | £56k |
| 05/04/2021 | £60k | £45k |
Common questions
Is THE SCOTBELGE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,404,624, which is above the reserves policy target of £1,230,520 set for the previous year. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's status as a going concern. However, the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.