THE OVERSTALL CHARITABLE TRUST
The objects of the trust are for the advancement of education of the general public and in particular. 1 to increase their knowledge understanding & appreciation of any matters of historic artistic architectural aesthetic or scientific interest. 2 The promotion of the study & appreciation of mathematics. 3 The creation of scholarships & bursaries or prizes to be awarded to pupils at any schools, c
Objects
FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING1. THE INCREASE OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF ANY MATTERS OF HISTORIC ARTISTIC ARCHITECTURAL AESTHETIC OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST2. THE PROMOTION OF THE STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF MATHEMATICS3. THE CREATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS OR BURSARIES OR PRIZES TO BE AWARDED TO ANY PUPILS AT ANY SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN ENGLAND4. SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND TO MAKE DONATIONS TO SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS AT SUCH TIME OR RIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,257,188, a decrease from the previous year's £1,321,265, as expenditure exceeded incoming resources. The Trustees report that the financial position establishes a sound platform for future activities and explicitly state that no reserves policy is needed as donations are made as funds become available.
What the accounts disclose
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
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
- Anne Overstall
- Fiona Garrett
- Richard Broad
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £99k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £98k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £51k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £151k |
| 31/03/2021 | £337 | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE OVERSTALL CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,257,188, a decrease from the previous year's £1,321,265, as expenditure exceeded incoming resources. The Trustees report that the financial position establishes a sound platform for future activities and explicitly state that no reserves policy is needed as donations are made as funds become available. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £117k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
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- CHURCHGATE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST
- OLD WARWICKIAN TRUST
- THE IHR TRUST
- W G S TRUST
- OPENTRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OVERSTALL CHARITABLE TRUST | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHGATE CHARITABLE TRUST | £313k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OLD WARWICKIAN TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE IHR TRUST | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| W G S TRUST | £862k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |