LUPTON TOWER TRUST
Making grants to individuals and organisations to relieve poverty and sickness. Also to support individuals and organisations in relation to cultural events and education.
Objects
ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT DEFINED IN THE 2ND SCHEDULE TO THE TRUST DEED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,319 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total funds increased to £955,363, driven by unrestricted funds rising to £15,363 while restricted property funds remained stable at £940,000. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £940,000, representing the majority of its net assets.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income Rents received 48,730”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Canon Hugh Francis Peter Pollock
- Rev Wendy Thornton
- Stephen Pooley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £49k | £45k |
| 31/07/2024 | £43k | £48k |
| 31/07/2023 | £35k | £34k |
| 31/07/2022 | £37k | £32k |
| 31/07/2021 | £30k | £28k |
Common questions
Is LUPTON TOWER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3,319 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total funds increased to £955,363, driven by unrestricted funds rising to £15,363 while restricted property funds remained stable at £940,000. The charity holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £940,000, representing the majority of its net assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £94k |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- BLACKBURN U.K. TRUST
- RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON
- WALNEY COMMUNITY TRUST
- THE RUTH AND STUART LIPTON CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BRADING TOWN TRUST
- TOWER OF FAITH FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUPTON TOWER TRUST | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLACKBURN U.K. TRUST | £4.5m | — | 0 | unclear | 4.1% | no doubt |
| RCCG STRONG TOWER SANCTUARY LUTON | £92k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALNEY COMMUNITY TRUST | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE RUTH AND STUART LIPTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRADING TOWN TRUST | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |