THE KITCHEN TABLE CHARITIES TRUST
Established to aid those small charities lacking in the ability to raise funds themselves but supporting the most vulnerable people in some of the poorest parts of the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £99,371 from £309,466 in the prior year, while charitable expenditure remained high at £161,826, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £100,028 and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations on a going concern basis. The charity relies on investment income and donations to fund its grant-making activities to small charities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust relies on a regular inflow of donations to support its grant making activities. Whilst there is no requirement for any funds to be held on a long-term basis the trustee will hold sufficient reserves to ensure sustainability of the grant making programmes.” — page 3
“Charitable Activities: grant administration to LCVS, £6,121 (2024: £4,140) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £350 (2024: £350) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £6,591 (2024: £nil) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee.” — page 14
“During the year the Trust made grants totalling £32,000 (2024: £24,000) to the Madagascar Development Fund for which Brian Donaldson who is a Patron. Its income is also administered by LCVS.” — page 14
“Charitable Activities: grant administration to LCVS, £6,121 (2024: £4,140) grant making administration costs payable to LCVS. Governance Costs: these include £350 (2024: £350) payable to LCVS in respect of accountancy and trust administration. Creditors: balance includes £6,591 (2024: £nil) payable to LCVS at the year end. LCVS is related to the Fund by virtue of being the corporate trustee.” — page 14
“During the year the Trust made grants totalling £32,000 (2024: £24,000) to the Madagascar Development Fund for which Brian Donaldson who is a Patron. Its income is also administered by LCVS.” — page 14
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £99k | £162k |
| 30/06/2024 | £309k | £221k |
| 30/06/2023 | £89k | £191k |
| 30/06/2022 | £181k | £189k |
| 30/06/2021 | £165k | £162k |
Common questions
Is THE KITCHEN TABLE CHARITIES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £99,371 from £309,466 in the prior year, while charitable expenditure remained high at £161,826, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £100,028 and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations on a going concern basis. The charity relies on investment income and donations to fund its grant-making activities to small charities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE KITCHEN TABLE CHARITIES TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE KITCHEN TABLE CHARITIES TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PARAOCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.JAMES' WEST END IN THE DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARAOCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.JAMES' WEST END IN THE DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER | FY2021 | £235 | Harvest Lunch |
| THE PARAOCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.JAMES' WEST END IN THE DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER | FY2023 | £150 | HOPE mission fund |