SALTMINE TRUST
1. Theatre In Education: productions/workshops in primary & secondary schools that support the RE Curriculum, and also address social issues e.g. knife crime, internet safety.2. Theatre in communities, churches and national theatres.3. Partnerships with national organisations, telling historic stories of their founders & development e.g. YMCA, Mothers' Union.4. Video/media services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small surplus of £4,438 and positive cash flow, reversing the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £186,432, which is above the stated policy target of three months' core operating costs. The charity maintains a stable financial position with healthy cash reserves despite rising operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Saltmine aims to maintain a minimum level of unrestricted funds broadly equivalent to three months’ core operating costs, The reserves figure at the year-end was £186,432” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2024)
Trustees
- DANIEL PARKESchair
- ADRIAN KEITH WATSON
- IAIN GLENNIE MARTIN
- Judith Moore
- Lesley Allison Cheesman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £627k | £623k |
| 31/03/2024 | £596k | £602k |
| 31/03/2023 | £596k | £626k |
| 31/03/2022 | £497k | £487k |
| 31/03/2021 | £547k | £456k |
Common questions
Is SALTMINE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a small surplus of £4,438 and positive cash flow, reversing the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £186,432, which is above the stated policy target of three months' core operating costs. The charity maintains a stable financial position with healthy cash reserves despite rising operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.
Who funds SALTMINE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SALTMINE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE DEO GLORIA TRUST, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION, THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, LINDOW, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, ST ALBANS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Evangelism |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Children / Young People |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, LINDOW | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, ST ALBANS | FY2025 | £1k | |
| ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | The Dudley Passion Play |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2024 | £500 | Miscellaneous |
| DAGNALL STREET BAPTIST CHURCH ST ALBANS | FY2023 | £370 | Local Mission |
| DAGNALL STREET BAPTIST CHURCH ST ALBANS | FY2024 | £370 | Local Mission |
| GRACE CHURCH EXETER | FY2024 | £117 | Charitable Giving |
| FULHAM AND SOUTH KENSINGTON BRANCH OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION | FY2023 | — | Student internship and Stafford Passion play |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £10k | Blast off - Internet safety for the under 11s |