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

Objects

TO PAY THE INCOME AND [IF AND WHEN THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT) THE WHOLE OR PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL OF THE TRUST FUND TO OR FOR SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS OR OTHER CHARITABLE OBJECTS IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT TO SUPPORT OR ESTABLISH.

Area of benefit: NATIONAL

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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

Registered contact address: Eastbourne, South East, England (from the postcode on the register)

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.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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

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

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income.

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.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation1£82k
THE GEORGE GOODSIR CHARITABLE TRUST1£10k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE ELLISON-CLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST£63k—0unclear—no doubt
CRIFFEL CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£33k—0unclear—no doubt
SIR DONALD AND LADY EDNA WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£513k—0unclear—no doubt
ENGLISH HOLDINGS CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£398k—0unclear—no doubt
ELISE PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£60k—0above13.3%no doubt
ED DE NUNZIO CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£118k—0unclear—no doubt

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