The Basil Russell Trust Fund
Analysis
The Basil Russell Trust Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cranbrook. It was registered in November 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2026, The Basil Russell Trust Fund reported income of £12k and spending of £12k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £3,752 to £12k (+226%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 251%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Basil Russell Trust Fund sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 6th Penwortham (St Mary's) Scout Group (£12k), Lydham and More Village Hall (£12k) and Stapehill Village Hall (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Basil Russell Trust assists the youth of Rolvenden Kent and surrounding villages with their education, adventure, sport and personal development. We are able to make a wide range of payments but the applicant, be they an individual, club, charity or group, must directly benefit someone who fulfils both the youth and location criteria.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Penwortham (St Mary's) Scout Group | Pr1 9xa | £12k |
| Lydham and More Village Hall | Shropshire | £12k |
| Stapehill Village Hall | Wimborne | £12k |
| Kendal Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps | Kendal | £12k |