THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £5,843,307 due to a net movement in funds of £(698,820), driven by a significant loss on investment assets. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity maintains a policy to hold unrestricted funds sufficient to support future objectives and cover management costs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity. This provides sufficient funds to fund future contributions to support trust objectives and to cover management, administration and support costs.”
“R F Lander received £2,640 (2024 - £2,200) for work done for the charity in his professional capacity as an accountant.” — page 13
“R F Lander received £2,640 (2024 - £2,200) for work done for the charity in his professional capacity as an accountant.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2021)
Trustees
- Ailsa Elizabeth Chater
- MISS C SHANLEY
- MR S J ATKINS
- ROGER FRANCIS LANDER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £224k | £293k |
| 30/04/2024 | £237k | £209k |
| 30/04/2023 | £230k | £290k |
| 30/04/2022 | £129k | £351k |
| 30/04/2021 | £898k | £235k |
Common questions
Is THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £5,843,307 due to a net movement in funds of £(698,820), driven by a significant loss on investment assets. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity maintains a policy to hold unrestricted funds sufficient to support future objectives and cover management costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mercer & Hole LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |