CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST
Promote encourage and provide finance for religious education and social welfare both in the United Kingdom and worldwide
Objects
SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,575,524, which the trustees state are preserved to ensure the ability to meet obligations in the event of closure or adverse circumstances. The charity reported a net income of £9,420 for the year, funded by donations and significant loan interest income. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the financial statements or compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's incoming resources, totalling £616,744, comprise of voluntary contributions of £313,200 from companies and individuals in the United Kingdom, and loan interest receivable of £303,544.” — page 4
“The Cannon Charitable Trust has adopted a reserves policy which it believes will ensure the ability of the charity to meet its obligations in the event of closure or other adverse circumstances.” — page 5
“At 31 January 2025, the Charity had a loan of £2,500,000 (2024: £2,500,000) issued to CSJ Investments Ltd. Mr Tauber, a trustee of the Charity, is a director and shareholder of CSJ Investments Ltd. The loan is unsecured and interest is chargeable at 7% above the Bank of England base rate. During the year, loan interest of £302,483 (2024: £295,445) was paid.” — page 15
“All of the donations received by the Charity during the year were received from related parties. These donations were received without any attached conditions.” — page 15
“At 31 January 2025, the Charity had a loan of £2,500,000 (2024: £2,500,000) issued to CSJ Investments Ltd. Mr Tauber, a trustee of the Charity, is a director and shareholder of CSJ Investments Ltd. The loan is unsecured and interest is chargeable at 7% above the Bank of England base rate. During the year, loan interest of £302,483 (2024: £295,445) was paid.” — page 15
“All of the donations received by the Charity during the year were received from related parties. These donations were received without any attached conditions.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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 31/01/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £481k | £510k |
| 31/01/2025 | £617k | £607k |
| 31/01/2024 | £668k | £677k |
| 31/01/2023 | £3.7m | £1.2m |
| 31/01/2022 | £582k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,575,524, which the trustees state are preserved to ensure the ability to meet obligations in the event of closure or adverse circumstances. The charity reported a net income of £9,420 for the year, funded by donations and significant loan interest income. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the financial statements or compliance with accounting requirements. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN VISION | 1 | £20k |
| THE ROZAC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- THE CANAAN CHURCH
- THE CUNMONT CHARITABLE TRUST
- CANA TRUST
- THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE NANCY KENYON CHARITABLE TRUST
- M O CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST | £481k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CANAAN CHURCH | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CUNMONT CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANA TRUST | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NANCY KENYON CHARITABLE TRUST | £87k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |