ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST
General charitable purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted funds of £37,256 at the year end, having received £416,292 in voluntary income which was largely distributed as charitable donations. The trustees report that the charity received two large unrestricted donations from Mr George Anson, which were used to fund various donations during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received two large donations during the period from Mr George Anson. These were unrestricted donations and have been used during the year to fund various donations.” — page 4
“The sum of £750 + VAT (2022: £750 +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
Trustees
- GEORGE RUPERT ANSON
- Josceline Elizabeth McMahon
- KIRSTY ANSON
- Tracey Byard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £416k | £390k |
| 05/04/2024 | £300k | £381k |
| 05/04/2023 | £452k | £419k |
| 05/04/2022 | £250k | £369k |
| 05/04/2021 | £405k | £320k |
Common questions
Is ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted funds of £37,256 at the year end, having received £416,292 in voluntary income which was largely distributed as charitable donations. The trustees report that the charity received two large unrestricted donations from Mr George Anson, which were used to fund various donations during the year. Its FY2025 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 | FY2021 | £300k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
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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 | £416k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANADARUS LIMITED | £449k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KLSA CHARITABLE TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE ANCASTER TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH HOLDINGS CHARITABLE TRUST | £398k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VANNECK CHARITABLE TRUST | £70k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |