THE JOHN PARKER CHARITABLE TRUST
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £3,171 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from £5,017 in the prior year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs and contingencies, supported by expendable endowment investments valued at £879,097. No funds were in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees pursue a policy of maintaining a free reserve available to be spent in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives as well as covering future needs, opportunities, contingencies and risks.”
“No trustee received any remuneration or was reimbursed any expenses in the year under review. Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Limited was paid £3,144 for trust administration fees during the year under review. HSBC UK Bank PLC was paid £9,908 for trust administration and investment management services during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 33 of the trust deed.”
“HSBC UK Bank PLC was paid £9,908 for trust administration and investment management services during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 33 of the trust deed.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 20/11/2025 | £45k | £56k |
| 20/11/2024 | £19k | £22k |
| 05/04/2024 | £18k | £39k |
| 05/04/2023 | £14k | £17k |
| 05/04/2022 | £22k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE JOHN PARKER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £3,171 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from £5,017 in the prior year. The trustees maintain a policy of holding free reserves to cover future needs and contingencies, supported by expendable endowment investments valued at £879,097. No funds were in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.