H AND M CASTANG CHARITABLE TRUST
The aim of the charity is to fund research on cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions that cause disability. This includes basic science research to help understand the causes of disability and research that focuses on the effectiveness of interventions to improve disability and wellbeing and research on the impact of relevant health services
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted income was £79,544 against charitable expenditure of £55,541, resulting in a net movement in funds of £29,766. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,767,176, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover commitments and ensure smooth operations without a strict policy target. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ general reserve policy is to maintain sufficient in the income fund to cover commitments to research projects, (both in progress and agreed to in principle) and to ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations of the Trust. However, no strict reserve policy is necessary as the Trustees are permitted under the Trust Deed to spend Capital.” — page 3
“I.A. Burman Esq. is a partner in Laytons Solicitors LLP, the Trust's Solicitors, and benefits from the fees paid to that firm for legal and other duties. The total fees payable during the year were £8,574.” — page 9
“A.M. Page is a Partner in Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP, the Trust's Accountants. The total fees payable for bookkeeping and accountancy services during the year were £8,881” — page 9
“I.A. Burman Esq. is a partner in Laytons Solicitors LLP, the Trust's Solicitors, and benefits from the fees paid to that firm for legal and other duties. The total fees payable during the year were £8,574.” — page 9
“A.M. Page is a Partner in Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP, the Trust's Accountants. The total fees payable for bookkeeping and accountancy services during the year were £8,881” — page 9
Trustees
- Abigail Page
- Dr JEREMY ROSS PARR
- Dr Paul David Eunson
- Ian Anthony Burman
- Simrun Garcha
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £80k | £84k |
| 05/04/2024 | £82k | £138k |
| 05/04/2023 | £77k | £75k |
| 05/04/2022 | £73k | £58k |
| 05/04/2021 | £65k | £60k |
Common questions
Is H AND M CASTANG CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted income was £79,544 against charitable expenditure of £55,541, resulting in a net movement in funds of £29,766. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,767,176, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover commitments and ensure smooth operations without a strict policy target. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.