THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST
The trustees shall pay or apply the income of the trust fund and pay or apply the whole or any part of the capital of the trust fund to such charities or for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute uncontrolled discretion think fit. In the medium term the trustees' principal aim will be the continued support of the National Library of Scotland.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £19,293,153, comprising a substantial expendable endowment fund of £19,263,152 and unrestricted funds of £30,001. The trustees consider that no unrestricted fund reserves are required because the endowment generates sufficient investment income to cover outgoing resources, which totalled £7,114,925 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources for the year ended 31 December 2024 were £7,010,593 (2023: £1,721,941) consisting of investment income of £302,707 (2023: £240,326) and transfers from endowment funds of £6,707,886 (2023: £1,481,615).” — page 5
“The existence of a substantial expendable endowment fund generating investment income allows the trustees to take the view that no unrestricted fund reserves are required.” — page 5
“During the year under review, the charity paid the rent £25,000 (2023: £20,000) to the trustee, Sir John Murray, for the building 50 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BD and reimbersed the travel cost £nil fo the trustees (2023 £696 to one trustee).” — page 18
“During the year under review, the charity paid the rent £25,000 (2023: £20,000) to the trustee, Sir John Murray, for the building 50 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BD and reimbersed the travel cost £nil fo the trustees (2023 £696 to one trustee). There were no other disclosable related party transactions in the year.” — page 18
Trustees
- CHARLES JOHN GREY MURRAY
- HALLAM JOHN ROBIN GREY MURRAY
- JOHN OCTAVIUS GREY MURRAY
- John Murray
- VIRGINIA GWENDOLINE MURRAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £303k | £7.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £240k | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £227k | £5.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £295k | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £341k | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £19,293,153, comprising a substantial expendable endowment fund of £19,263,152 and unrestricted funds of £30,001. The trustees consider that no unrestricted fund reserves are required because the endowment generates sufficient investment income to cover outgoing resources, which totalled £7,114,925 for the year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Blue Spire Limited.
Who funds THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include BATTERSEA CRIME PREVENTION PANEL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATTERSEA CRIME PREVENTION PANEL | FY2022 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | £303k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SCORPION CHARITABLE TRUST | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MACDONALD-BUCHANAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |