PERSONAL ASSURANCE CHARITABLE TRUST
The object of the charity is to make donations to registered charities and non-charitable bodies from funds supplied by Personal Assurance Plc. There are no restrictions on the type of donations that can be made although preference will be given to recommendations made by policyholders of Personal Assurance Plc and employees of Personal Group Holdings Plc.
Objects
FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION MAY DETERMINE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £156,656 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £94,886. The trustees consider the accounts should be drawn up on a going concern basis, noting that anticipated donations will not exceed the charity's surplus. The charity has no employees and relies entirely on donations from its controlling party, Personal Assurance Plc.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity continued to receive an annual donation from Personal Assurance Plc. Donations received remain the charity’s main source of income.” — page 3
“The trustees have decided that there is no requirement to maintain a minimum level of reserves.” — page 3
“During the year, the Trust received donations of £120,000 (2024: £100,000) from Personal Assurance Plc, which is considered to be the Trust’s controlling party.” — page 9
“At the year end there was an amount of £39,145 (2024: £10,494) owing to Personal Assurance Plc in respect of donations made by Personal Assurance Plc on behalf of PACT.” — page 9
“During the year, the Trust received donations of £120,000 (2024: £100,000) from Personal Assurance Plc, which is considered to be the Trust’s controlling party.” — page 9
“At the year end there was an amount of £39,145 (2024: £10,494) owing to Personal Assurance Plc in respect of donations made by Personal Assurance Plc on behalf of PACT.” — page 9
“During the year, the Trust received donations of £120,000 (2024: £100,000) from Personal Assurance Plc, which is considered to be the Trust’s controlling party.” — page 9
“At the year end there was an amount of £39,145 (2024: £10,494) owing to Personal Assurance Plc in respect of donations made by Personal Assurance Plc on behalf of PACT.” — page 9
Trustees
- Hywel Phillips
- Jennifer Hinde
- Joshua Roberts-Jones
- Justine Woolf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £120k | £25k |
| 31/12/2024 | £100k | £98k |
| 31/12/2023 | £101k | £125k |
| 31/12/2022 | £79k | £152k |
| 31/12/2021 | £170k | £115k |
Common questions
Is PERSONAL ASSURANCE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £156,656 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £94,886. The trustees consider the accounts should be drawn up on a going concern basis, noting that anticipated donations will not exceed the charity's surplus. The charity has no employees and relies entirely on donations from its controlling party, Personal Assurance Plc. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | 1 | £48k |
| BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| CLASSICS FOR ALL | 1 | £10k |
| YEMEN RELIEF (UK) LTD | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONAL ASSURANCE CHARITABLE TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARITY EXTRA CHARITABLE TRUST | £48k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE PRIVY PURSE CHARITABLE TRUST | £903k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRESENT VALUE TRUST | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| G S PLAUT CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITIES TRUST | £74.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |