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THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 1079688 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£9.2m
Latest spending
£7.8m
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £231,696,131, derived entirely from its Expendable Endowment Fund. The trustees' policy is to recognize unrestricted funds and transfers from the endowment as needed, stating they do not believe the charity needs to hold more significant reserves. The charity is entirely reliant on investment returns from this endowment to fund its charitable activities.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: The trustees do not, therefore, believe that the Charity needs to hold more significant reserves. (held: £231.7m)
“The trustees do not, therefore, believe that the Charity needs to hold more significant reserves.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs C Armitage, a trustee, is a member of the Campaign Development Board of Westminster Abbey, a beneficiary. Donations totalling £55,000 were made.
“Mrs C Armitage, a trustee of the Charity, is also a member of the Campaign Development Board of Westminster Abbey, a beneficiary of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £55,000 (2024 - £50,000) to Westminster Abbey.” — page 25
“Mr W Francklin, a trustee of the Charity, is also a trustee of Independence at Home and the Northamptonshire community foundation, who are both beneficiaries of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £75,000 (2024 £72,000) to Independence at Home and £70,000 (2024 - £70,000) to Northamptonshire community foundation.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr W Francklin, a trustee, is a trustee of Independence at Home and the Northamptonshire community foundation, beneficiaries. Donations totalling £75,000 and £70,000 were made respectively.
“Mrs C Armitage, a trustee of the Charity, is also a member of the Campaign Development Board of Westminster Abbey, a beneficiary of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £55,000 (2024 - £50,000) to Westminster Abbey.” — page 25
“Mr W Francklin, a trustee of the Charity, is also a trustee of Independence at Home and the Northamptonshire community foundation, who are both beneficiaries of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £75,000 (2024 £72,000) to Independence at Home and £70,000 (2024 - £70,000) to Northamptonshire community foundation.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs C Francklin, a trustee, is church warden of St John the Evangelist Church, Wicken, a beneficiary. Donations totalling £25,000 were made.
“Mrs C Armitage, a trustee of the Charity, is also a member of the Campaign Development Board of Westminster Abbey, a beneficiary of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £55,000 (2024 - £50,000) to Westminster Abbey.” — page 25
“Mr W Francklin, a trustee of the Charity, is also a trustee of Independence at Home and the Northamptonshire community foundation, who are both beneficiaries of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £75,000 (2024 £72,000) to Independence at Home and £70,000 (2024 - £70,000) to Northamptonshire community foundation.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr H Francklin, son of trustees, is a trustee of Mvumi School Trust, a beneficiary. Donations totalling £20,000 were made.
“Mrs C Armitage, a trustee of the Charity, is also a member of the Campaign Development Board of Westminster Abbey, a beneficiary of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £55,000 (2024 - £50,000) to Westminster Abbey.” — page 25
“Mr W Francklin, a trustee of the Charity, is also a trustee of Independence at Home and the Northamptonshire community foundation, who are both beneficiaries of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £75,000 (2024 £72,000) to Independence at Home and £70,000 (2024 - £70,000) to Northamptonshire community foundation.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr R MacInnes, a trustee, has a spouse employed by Community TechAid, a beneficiary. Donations totalling £22,000 were made.
“Mrs C Armitage, a trustee of the Charity, is also a member of the Campaign Development Board of Westminster Abbey, a beneficiary of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £55,000 (2024 - £50,000) to Westminster Abbey.” — page 25
“Mr W Francklin, a trustee of the Charity, is also a trustee of Independence at Home and the Northamptonshire community foundation, who are both beneficiaries of the Charity. During the year the Charity made donations totalling £75,000 (2024 £72,000) to Independence at Home and £70,000 (2024 - £70,000) to Northamptonshire community foundation.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Carston ETL.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)

Total income
£9.2m
Total spending
£7.8m
Cost of raising funds
£252k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
1

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£9.2m£7.8m
05/04/2024£7.8m£7.9m
05/04/2023£11.3m£6.1m
05/04/2022£16.3m£7.7m
05/04/2021£4.4m£4.6m

Common questions

Is THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £231,696,131, derived entirely from its Expendable Endowment Fund. The trustees' policy is to recognize unrestricted funds and transfers from the endowment as needed, stating they do not believe the charity needs to hold more significant reserves. The charity is entirely reliant on investment returns from this endowment to fund its charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Carston ETL.

Who funds THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOHN ARMITAGE CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmount
CHELSEA ACADEMY FOUNDATIONFY2023£70k

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