QUINTIN HOGG TRUST
Latest income
£7.0m
Latest spending
£6.1m
Registered
1992
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held £9.1m in free unrestricted reserves, which is above its stated policy target of £5m. The Trust reports a net surplus for the year and confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern for at least 24 months.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £5m of free unrestricted reserves (held: £9.2m)
“The Trustee has decided that the Trust should aim to hold at least £5m of free unrestricted reserves, an amount approximately equivalent to the value of grants awarded in one year.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The spouse of one of the trustees was employed by the Trust during the year as the Business and Governance Manager. The total remuneration paid (including employers’ national insurance and pension contributions amounts to £27,097 (2024 £5,722).
“The spouse of one of the trustees was employed by the Trust during the year as the Business and Governance Manager. The total remuneration paid (including employers’ national insurance and pension contributions amounts to £27,097 (2024 £5,722). Authorised expenses of £4,085 (2024 £nil) were also reimbursed, which are in line with the Trust’s expenses policy.” — page 24
“Costs incurred by QHT on behalf of 1903 and recharged to it during the year were £1,960 (2024: £410). Interest of £nil (2024: £1,346) and a licence fee of £20,416 (2024: £18,756) were charged to 1903 during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: 1903 Limited is a trading subsidiary owned by the Trust. Transactions include licence fees, recharges, and gift aid.
“The spouse of one of the trustees was employed by the Trust during the year as the Business and Governance Manager. The total remuneration paid (including employers’ national insurance and pension contributions amounts to £27,097 (2024 £5,722). Authorised expenses of £4,085 (2024 £nil) were also reimbursed, which are in line with the Trust’s expenses policy.” — page 24
“Costs incurred by QHT on behalf of 1903 and recharged to it during the year were £1,960 (2024: £410). Interest of £nil (2024: £1,346) and a licence fee of £20,416 (2024: £18,756) were charged to 1903 during the year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Total income
£7.0m
Total spending
£6.1m
Cost of raising funds
£64k
Reserves (reported)
£9.2m
Employees
1
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £7.0m | £6.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £6.8m | £6.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £6.5m | £6.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £5.2m | £6.0m |
| 31/07/2021 | £5.1m | £6.3m |
Common questions
Is QUINTIN HOGG TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust held £9.1m in free unrestricted reserves, which is above its stated policy target of £5m. The Trust reports a net surplus for the year and confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern for at least 24 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NGT FOUNDATION | 1 | £6.7m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5.3m |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £980k |
| S P LOHIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |