THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £3.7m for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to a £2.7m actuarial loss on its defined benefit pension scheme. Despite this deficit, the charity held £11.1m in unrestricted funds, which the trustees monitor against identified risks and anticipated needs. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by detailed cash flow projections and agreed budgets.
What the accounts disclose
“Our unrestricted reserves are maintained to provide funds to offset any unexpected events which may arise, including volatility in the transfers from the permanent endowment due to changes in the London property market, and to provide for major planned events including new developments and research.” — page 19
“Raj Mehta, a Trustee of Thomas Pocklington Trust, is also the Chair of the steering committee of UK National Eye Health Survey and the Chair of Middlesex Association for the Blind. The Trust paid grants to UK National Eye Health Survey and Middlesex Association for the Blind during the year.” — page 59
“Raj Mehta is also a Non executive director of Evenbreak. The Trust used Evenbreak as a supplier during the year.” — page 59
“Raj Mehta, a Trustee of Thomas Pocklington Trust, is also the Chair of the steering committee of UK National Eye Health Survey and the Chair of Middlesex Association for the Blind. The Trust paid grants to UK National Eye Health Survey and Middlesex Association for the Blind during the year.” — page 59
“Raj Mehta is also a Non executive director of Evenbreak. The Trust used Evenbreak as a supplier during the year.” — page 59
“Raj Mehta, a Trustee of Thomas Pocklington Trust, is also the Chair of the steering committee of UK National Eye Health Survey and the Chair of Middlesex Association for the Blind. The Trust paid grants to UK National Eye Health Survey and Middlesex Association for the Blind during the year.” — page 59
“Raj Mehta is also a Non executive director of Evenbreak. The Trust used Evenbreak as a supplier during the year.” — page 59
“The recent actuarial valuation of the scheme showed assets of £5.517m, liabilities of £6.514m and a deficit of £0.977m. The deficit is provided for in the accounts.” — page 54
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (16/04/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (02/11/2021)
Trustees
- MERVYN WILLIAMSON ACAchair
- GRAHAM ARTHUR FINDLAY
- Helen Emma Jacqueline Mitchell
- James Harvey Ward
- Louise Robertshaw
- Matt Wadsworth
- Peter Edward Richardson
- RASHMIKANT NAVALCHAND MEHTA
- Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia
- Robert James Holl
- Sarah Miloudi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.6m | £7.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.2m | £6.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.8m | £6.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.2m | £6.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.2m | £6.5m |
Common questions
Is THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £3.7m for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to a £2.7m actuarial loss on its defined benefit pension scheme. Despite this deficit, the charity held £11.1m in unrestricted funds, which the trustees monitor against identified risks and anticipated needs. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by detailed cash flow projections and agreed budgets. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Who funds THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE, THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE | FY2025 | £159k |
| THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE | FY2024 | £150k |
| THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k |