THE MARY JANE ENTWISTLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Trust can assist throughout the area from South Ribble to Chorley North, but special needs elsewhere can be considered. Its aims are to provide for the benefit of persons underprivileged and needy and where state benefits are not available.
Objects
FOR ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THAT AREA HATCHED IN RED UPON THE MAP ANNEXED HERETO (ENTITLED MJECF MAP) THE FORMER EMPLOYEES OF GOLDEN GLOW NUT FOOD COMPANY LIMITED AND SUCH OTHER PERSON WHO THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE FOR WHICH PROVISION IS NOT MADE FROM PUBLIC RATES AND TAXES IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT CONFINED TO;1) FOR THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GOODS AND SERVICES2) FOR THE PROVISION OF AMENITIES AND FACILITIES3) FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION4) FOR THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,289,330, an increase from the previous year's £3,079,760, driven by significant investment gains. The trustees report that the charity is not reliant on investment returns to fund grant-making and has no requirement to continue in perpetuity, indicating a stable financial position despite expenditure exceeding income from operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the foundation to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the foundation, at a level that provides sufficient funds to cover grants payable and administration costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time.” — page 6
“An administration fee shown of £4,250 (24: £4,200), was paid to DH Haslam, trustee, for various matters including administration of the Charity and attendance at all meetings with the investment managers. Expenses of E330 (2024: £216), were also paid to the trustees.” — page 13
“An administration fee shown of £4,250 (24: £4,200), was paid to DH Haslam, trustee, for various matters including administration of the Charity and attendance at all meetings with the investment managers. Expenses of E330 (2024: £216), were also paid to the trustees.” — page 13
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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Philip Richard Entwistlechair
- Alexandra Hannah Jones
- DAVID HOWARD HASLAM
- Lauren Elizabeth Entwistle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £59k | £81k |
| 30/09/2024 | £65k | £66k |
| 30/09/2023 | £53k | £59k |
| 30/09/2022 | £46k | £59k |
| 30/09/2021 | £45k | £53k |
Common questions
Is THE MARY JANE ENTWISTLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,289,330, an increase from the previous year's £3,079,760, driven by significant investment gains. The trustees report that the charity is not reliant on investment returns to fund grant-making and has no requirement to continue in perpetuity, indicating a stable financial position despite expenditure exceeding income from operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.