The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust
Latest income
£527k
Latest spending
£447k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £19,992,484, representing a significant surplus over its stated policy of holding only sufficient cash for urgent requests. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net movement in funds of £1,135,521, driven by increased investment income and gains, while distributing £321,324 in charitable grants.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Grant to Seamab Care and Education
“During the year, the charity awarded a £5,000 grant to Seamab Care and Education (2024: £nil), a charity in which Dorothy Boyd's brother-in-law is a Trustee. Dorothy removed herself from discussions surrounding the award of this grant.” — page 21
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Urban Uprising
“During the year, the charity awarded a £5,000 grant to Seamab Care and Education (2024: £nil), a charity in which Dorothy Boyd's brother-in-law is a Trustee. Dorothy removed herself from discussions surrounding the award of this grant.” — page 21
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.