PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity donates money, potentially worldwide, to nationally registered charities who work in the areas of medical research, sport and education, conservation and heritage, culture and veterans' support and commemoration. We cannot accept applications by post or by telephone. All electronic submissions will be reviewed but a response may only be given if further information is required.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £6,720,377, derived from an investment portfolio valued at £6,722,701 and cash of £26,076. The trustees report a satisfactory investment gain of approximately 6.8% and confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to make annual donations of around 5% of the trust’s funds. Accordingly, the Trustees may transfer funds from the expendable endowment reserve to make donations.” — page 4
Trustees
- CANDIS CHRISTA TAYLORchair
- Angus Stormonth Darling
- Dr ELIZABETH IONA COBB
- Frederick David Stewart Rosier
- Oliver Justin Cobb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £142k | £289k |
| 31/12/2024 | £161k | £363k |
| 31/12/2023 | £286k | £320k |
| 31/12/2022 | £308k | £346k |
| 31/12/2021 | £312k | £352k |
Common questions
Is PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £6,720,377, derived from an investment portfolio valued at £6,722,701 and cash of £26,076. The trustees report a satisfactory investment gain of approximately 6.8% and confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP.
Who funds PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Place2Be |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £5k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £4k |
| WATER FOR KIDS | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY
- PETER STORRS TRUST
- THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE DROMINTEE TRUST
- CHESTERHILL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- DOLLOND CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PETER STORRS TRUST | £137k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST | £780k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DROMINTEE TRUST | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESTERHILL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |