The Murdoch Forrest Charitable Trust

Scottish charity SC016529 · record on the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR) · accounts PDF

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.
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