THE ERIC STANTON- NORTHAMPTON TRUST
no change in activities
Objects
1. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THEIR WORK AROUND THE COASTLINE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 2. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO THE NATIONAL TRUST AND THE NATIONAL TRUST (SCOTLAND) FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THEIR WORK AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE HERITAGE OF THIS COUNTRY AND THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS THAT THEY MAINTAIN. 3. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO ANY CHARITY CONCERNED WITH ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CARE AND WELFARE. 4. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION THE RED CROSS AND ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE WORKS 5. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO ANY CHARITY CONCERNED WITH PROVIDING HOMES FOR THE BLIND OR GUIDE DOGS AND OTHER AIDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BLIND. 6. TO MAKE DONATIONS TO ANY CHARITY OR HOSPICE PROVIDING CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND THE TERMINALLY ILL 7. SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE OBJECT OR OBJECTS IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT TO SUPPORT OR ESTABLISH.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £40,191 for the year, driven by a net gain on investments of £96,881 which offset total expenditure of £91,423. Per the trustees' report, all funds are restricted, resulting in no free reserves, though the trustees are satisfied that assets are adequate to fulfill obligations. The charity's total net assets increased to £869,961 at the end of the financial year.
What the accounts disclose
“All of the funds of the Charity are restricted and therefore there are no 'free' reserves.” — page 5
“Mrs A Newton was paid fees of £600 (2025: £600) for secretarial services. No other Charity Trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the Charity (2025: £nil).” — page 12
“Mrs A Newton was paid fees of £600 (2025: £600) for secretarial services. No other Charity Trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the Charity (2025: £nil).” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Alan Mervyn Marchchair
- Anne Patricia Newton
- GUY JAMES SCHANSCHIEFF MBE DL
- JOAN RANDELL
- John Charles Fazackerley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £35k | £91k |
| 31/03/2025 | £37k | £82k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £88k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £69k |
Common questions
Is THE ERIC STANTON- NORTHAMPTON TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £40,191 for the year, driven by a net gain on investments of £96,881 which offset total expenditure of £91,423. Per the trustees' report, all funds are restricted, resulting in no free reserves, though the trustees are satisfied that assets are adequate to fulfill obligations. The charity's total net assets increased to £869,961 at the end of the financial year. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE EDDLESTON SETTLEMENT
- THE TRISTENAGH TRUST
- THE P T C TRUST
- THE I S A CHARITY
- CARDIFF EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT TRUST
- Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ERIC STANTON- NORTHAMPTON TRUST | £35k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE EDDLESTON SETTLEMENT | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TRISTENAGH TRUST | £6k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE P T C TRUST | £55k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE I S A CHARITY | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT TRUST | £170k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |