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THE ELLISON-CLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 1062414 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The charity's aims are the advancement of medical education

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Get email alerts

Latest income
£63k
Latest spending
£85k
Registered
1997
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity remains well funded and sustainable, with total net assets of £3,470,242. The primary asset is an endowment fund valued at £3,419,817, which generated significant investment gains during the year. Unrestricted reserves are low at £49,610, but the charity has no stated reserves policy target to compare against this figure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The Ellison-Cliffe Charitable Trust was established by Deed in April 1997 to continue to sponsor the annual Ellison Cliffe Lecture, to establish a Travelling Fellowship, and to apply income or capital from the Trust to such charitable institutions or charitable objects as the Trust think fit.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: Seeks to maintain a level of reserves which provides a sustainable future for the Trust. (held: £50k)
“Seeks to maintain a level of reserves which provides a sustainable future for the Trust.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Ian Balmer, a trustee, was the executor of the Ellison Cliffe estate from which a significant legacy was received in 2020/21, 2021/22, 2023/24 and the current year.
“Mr Ian Balmer, a trustee, was the executor of the Ellison Cliffe estate from which a significant legacy was received in 2020/21, 2021/22, 2023/24 and the current year.” — page 14
“Dr. Melita Irving is also a trustee of The Royal Society of Medicine. At the year end there is a balance of £815 owed by The Royal Society of Medicine. During the year there were no transactions with The Royal Society of Medicine. The Royal Society of Medicine provides agreed administration tasks for which an administration fee is charged.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr. Melita Irving is also a trustee of The Royal Society of Medicine. At the year end there is a balance of £815 owed by The Royal Society of Medicine. During the year there were no transactions with The Royal Society of Medicine. The Royal Society of Medicine provides agreed administration tasks for which an administration fee is charged.
“Mr Ian Balmer, a trustee, was the executor of the Ellison Cliffe estate from which a significant legacy was received in 2020/21, 2021/22, 2023/24 and the current year.” — page 14
“Dr. Melita Irving is also a trustee of The Royal Society of Medicine. At the year end there is a balance of £815 owed by The Royal Society of Medicine. During the year there were no transactions with The Royal Society of Medicine. The Royal Society of Medicine provides agreed administration tasks for which an administration fee is charged.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2021)

Total income
£3.4m
Total spending
£4k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£63k£85k
30/09/2024£61k£70k
30/09/2023£128k£53k
30/09/2022£75k£306k
30/09/2021£3.4m£4k

Common questions

Is THE ELLISON-CLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains well funded and sustainable, with total net assets of £3,470,242. The primary asset is an endowment fund valued at £3,419,817, which generated significant investment gains during the year. Unrestricted reserves are low at £49,610, but the charity has no stated reserves policy target to compare against this figure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.