INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX
............... in relieving either generally or individually persons concerned directly or indirectly in any proceedings at Inner London Magistrates Courts including the Inner London Family Proceedings Court and the Inner London Youth Courts who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by making grants of money.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £58,283, a decrease from the previous year's £85,113, while expendable endowment funds grew to £5.41 million. The charity generated a net income of £106,578, driven by investment gains, and distributed £170,000 in grants to charitable organizations. The trustees report that the principal source of income remains the investment portfolio, which is managed to maintain the real value of assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income for the Charity continues to be the income realised from the investment portfolio.” — page 5
Trustees
- Paul Goldspringchair
- Jane Smith JP
- Louise Moloney
- Nina Tempia
- Richard Kozak
- Tanweer Ikram
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £199k | £221k |
| 31/03/2024 | £186k | £197k |
| 31/03/2023 | £180k | £162k |
| 31/03/2022 | £182k | £174k |
| 31/03/2021 | £191k | £178k |
Common questions
Is INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £58,283, a decrease from the previous year's £85,113, while expendable endowment funds grew to £5.41 million. The charity generated a net income of £106,578, driven by investment gains, and distributed £170,000 in grants to charitable organizations. The trustees report that the principal source of income remains the investment portfolio, which is managed to maintain the real value of assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £701k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £443k |
| FROM BABIES WITH LOVE FOUNDATION | 1 | £339k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| UNITED CHARITIES OF CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £88k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £63k |
Charities like this
- COMMUNITY CONCERN LONDON
- THE DAVID ISAACS FUND
- GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY FOUNDATION
- STREET CHILD
- FOLKESTONE MUNICIPAL CHARITY
- HOMELESS PEOPLE AND THE OXFORD CHURCHES(GATEHOUSE)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY CONCERN LONDON | £934 | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DAVID ISAACS FUND | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY FOUNDATION | £597k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STREET CHILD | £22.3m | — | 12 | within | — | no doubt |
| FOLKESTONE MUNICIPAL CHARITY | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |