ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST
General charitable purposes.
Objects
3.1 THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND UPON TRUST TO APPLY THE INCOME, AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL, AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT.3.2 THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION, FOR THE PERIOD OF 21 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS DEED, INSTEAD OF APPLYING THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN ANY YEAR, ACCUMULATE ALL OR ANY PART OF SUCH INCOME BY INVESTING THE SAME, AND THE RESULTING INCOME, IN ANY INVESTMENTS AUTHORISED BY THIS DEED OR BY LAW AS AN ACCRETION TO AND AS PART OF THE CAPITAL OF THE CHARITY, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THEIR RIGHT TO APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF SUCH ACCUMULATED INCOME IN ANY SUBSEQUENT YEAR AS IF THE SAME WERE INCOME OF THE CHARITY ARISING IN THE THEN CURRENT YEAR.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net decrease in unrestricted funds of £7,872 for the year ended 5 April 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £23,614. The charity relies entirely on unrestricted donations from trustee George Anson, which totaled £350,000 in the current year. The trustees have assessed the charity as a going concern, citing adequate resources to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £350,000 (2025: £416,292) from George Anson, who is a trustee of the charity. These donations were unrestricted.” — page 10
“The reserves policy is reviewed annually. The Trustees maintain assets for unseen events and use the assets to fund their charitable aims.” — page 4
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £350,000 (2025: £416,292) from George Anson, who is a trustee of the charity. These donations were unrestricted.” — page 10
“The sum of £900 + VAT has been paid by G Anson, on behalf of the Trustees to a firm of accountants in respect of the independent examiners review.” — page 10
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £350,000 (2025: £416,292) from George Anson, who is a trustee of the charity. These donations were unrestricted.” — page 10
“The sum of £900 + VAT has been paid by G Anson, on behalf of the Trustees to a firm of accountants in respect of the independent examiners review.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- GEORGE RUPERT ANSON
- Josceline Elizabeth McMahon
- KIRSTY ANSON
- Tracey Byard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £350k | £358k |
| 05/04/2025 | £416k | £390k |
| 05/04/2024 | £300k | £381k |
| 05/04/2023 | £452k | £419k |
| 05/04/2022 | £250k | £369k |
Common questions
Is ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net decrease in unrestricted funds of £7,872 for the year ended 5 April 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £23,614. The charity relies entirely on unrestricted donations from trustee George Anson, which totaled £350,000 in the current year. The trustees have assessed the charity as a going concern, citing adequate resources to continue operating. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | FY2020 | £355k | Charitable activities |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | FY2021 | £300k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | 1 | £37k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £350k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANDREW ANDERSON TRUST | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALEXANDER MOSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £5.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |