THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £7,004,460, with no restricted funds held. The trustees report that there is no need for a reserves policy as the trust has no contractual commitments and reserves are invested to provide future income. The charity is funded by donations and investment returns, with no significant fundraising activities carried out.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received from trustees in the year amounted to £281,216 (2025: £60,000)” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- CLIVE RICHARD SHERLINGchair
- ADRIAN MARK SHERLING
- SALLY ANN SHERLING
- WILLIAM DAVID SHERLING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £780k | £348k |
| 31/03/2025 | £416k | £243k |
| 31/03/2024 | £819k | £335k |
| 31/03/2023 | £885k | £265k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.4m | £411k |
Common questions
Is THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £7,004,460, with no restricted funds held. The trustees report that there is no need for a reserves policy as the trust has no contractual commitments and reserves are invested to provide future income. The charity is funded by donations and investment returns, with no significant fundraising activities carried out. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Nunn Hayward LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £904k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £95k |
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |