THE GEORGE MULLER CHARITABLE TRUST
Provision for children, families and young people through resourcing churches and other organizations, and by supporting Christian workers worldwide especially those involved therein as well as the care of orphans, education and literature distribution. Maintaining our unique heritage of supporting children. Grants may be made only where partnership exists and not for unsolicited requests.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £15,075,378, with unrestricted general reserves of £297,647. The trustees consider this level of free reserves to be prudent, representing approximately 4.5 months of expenditure within their stated target range of 3-6 months. The charity notes that its long-term future is dependent on ongoing donations and investment income, but the auditors have confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Joel Preston — Charity Leader
- Cat Willcox — Deputy Charity Leader (Operations)
- Derek Powell — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/07/2024)
Trustees
- DEREK JAMES POWELLchair
- Evan Vavasor Botwood
- Eveline Saris
- Jonathan Francis Farr Squire
- Kathryn Louise Rogers
- Liz Small
- Trevor John Grant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
| 29/02/2024 | £1.7m | £1.9m |
| 28/02/2023 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 28/02/2022 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 28/02/2021 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is THE GEORGE MULLER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £15,075,378, with unrestricted general reserves of £297,647. The trustees consider this level of free reserves to be prudent, representing approximately 4.5 months of expenditure within their stated target range of 3-6 months. The charity notes that its long-term future is dependent on ongoing donations and investment income, but the auditors have confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Western Limited.
Who funds THE GEORGE MULLER CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GEORGE MULLER CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES, THE CHARIS TRUST, FIELDSDENE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS, CITY CHURCH BRISTOL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2023 | £73k | City and Community Outreach |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2024 | £60k | Global Partnerships & City/Comm'ty Outreach |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2025 | £54k | Global Partnerships & City/Comm'ty Outreach |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2024 | £24k | Global Partnerships & City/Comm'ty Outreach (Hands at Work in Africa partnership) |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | to support orphans of the world today |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | FY2025 | £6k | |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2026 | £5k | City and Community Outreach |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | FY2025 | £5k | |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Advancement of Christian religion |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | For the advancement of the Christian Religion |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | to support orphans of the world today |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | FY2024 | £2k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | to support orphans of the world today |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | FY2025 | £1k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | FY2023 | £1k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| WESTBURY-ON-TRYM BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2025 | £880 | |
| WEST WICKHAM AND SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £520 | Not specified in grantee list, likely grant received or misclassification in note, but listed under Grants by Institution. However, looking at Note 3b, it lists |
| WEST WICKHAM AND SHIRLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £70 | |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2025 | £0 | to support orphans of the world today |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NOOR TRUST
- CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST
- TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX
- JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
- FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GEORGE MULLER CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOOR TRUST | £490k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION WITH THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £344k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |