THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST
The Trust's objects and principal activities are to:1. advance the Christian faith.2. further any other objects or purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales in force from time to time.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £73,001,000, a decrease from the previous year's £77,195,000, driven by a £4.8 million drop in investment portfolio value. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization remains dependent on investment income to fund its grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee’s emoluments fell within the band £120,000 to £130,000”
“During the year, the Trust had one full-time employee and one part-time employee. One employee’s emoluments fell within the band £120,000 to £130,000” — page 23
“The Trust’s policy is to not make substantial increases in reserves other than are necessary to finance the work of the Trust.” — page 10
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2024) to £120,001 - £130,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- JAMES BENJAMIN RANKchair
- COLIN ROWLAND HOPWOOD RANK
- GAY MOON
- JOSEPH PIERS JENNINGS
- Rev Darren Holland
- SUE WARNER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.9m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.9m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.6m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.5m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £73,001,000, a decrease from the previous year's £77,195,000, driven by a £4.8 million drop in investment portfolio value. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization remains dependent on investment income to fund its grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £120,001 - £130,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JUDE, SOUTHSEA, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CANFORD MAGNA.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JUDE, SOUTHSEA | FY2024 | £10k | Joseph Rank Trust |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CANFORD MAGNA | FY2024 | £2k | Grant awarded to St Barnabas for Youth Club work (Note: The text states 'BCP have approved a grant... for the work of the club'. In the context of PCC accounts, |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST OF DEAN COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £275k |
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- THE RANK FOUNDATION LIMITED
- KTRUST LIMITED
- CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD TRUST
- HOUSE OF PRAISE TRUST
- THE CROSS TRUST
- THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | £2.9m | £120,001 - £130,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RANK FOUNDATION LIMITED | £14.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KTRUST LIMITED | £240k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD TRUST | £551k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF PRAISE TRUST | £1.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CROSS TRUST | £707k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |