SPINNAKER TRUST LIMITED
The primary aims of the charity are to support and resource teachers by leading assemblies and lessons, and by providing opportunities for children to engage with Christianity. We aim to equip churches to bridge the gap between themselves and their wider community, by establishing links with local primary schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £24,841, increasing total net assets to £109,039. Unrestricted reserves stood at £107,034, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The filing confirms adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to 3 months of core operating costs, currently estimated at £30,000.” — page 8
“The total amount of donations funded by trustees (and connected parties), and other related parties, was £3,100 (2024: £2,150)” — page 15
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Brian Charles Sweatman
- David George Scott Johnston Rev
- NIGEL HEWSON
- Rebecca Rajakumar
- Rev Roger Bristow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £174k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £192k | £166k |
| 31/03/2023 | £157k | £202k |
| 31/03/2022 | £113k | £139k |
| 31/03/2021 | £131k | £120k |
Common questions
Is SPINNAKER TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £24,841, increasing total net assets to £109,039. Unrestricted reserves stood at £107,034, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £30,000. The filing confirms adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPINNAKER TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPINNAKER TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, THE TUFTON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HERNE HILL, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BROMLEY, THE DEO GLORIA TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- David George Scott Johnston Rev — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHISLEHURST
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIR ANDREW JUDD FOUNDATION | 1 | £515k |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | 1 | £36k |
| THE SERVANTS OF THE WORD TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| THE ST MICHAELS AND ALL SAINTS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE PETERBOROUGH SCHOOL LIMITED
- REDEEMER TRUST LTD
- THE ANTIOCH COMMUNITY TRUST
- SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
- BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER TRUST LIMITED | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PETERBOROUGH SCHOOL LIMITED | £8.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMER TRUST LTD | £529k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ANTIOCH COMMUNITY TRUST | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEPPERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH | £120k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |