THE MARJORIE PURSER TRUST
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,062 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from £8,123 in the prior year. The charity made grants totaling £44,416 and incurred total payments of £284,472, largely driven by investment purchases. The trustees confirmed there were no funds in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation as a going concern.
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.”
“Ludlow Trust Company Ltd was paid £6,638 (2024: £6,471) for trust administration and Cash Management fees during the year under review. These fees are authorised under clause 13 of the trust deed.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 26/11/2025 | £48k | £56k |
| 26/11/2024 | £36k | £41k |
| 26/11/2023 | £19k | £44k |
| 26/11/2022 | £17k | £22k |
| 26/11/2021 | £12k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE MARJORIE PURSER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £4,062 at the end of the reporting period, a decrease from £8,123 in the prior year. The charity made grants totaling £44,416 and incurred total payments of £284,472, largely driven by investment purchases. The trustees confirmed there were no funds in deficit and no material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.