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THE PRESENCE CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 1119926 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objectives are to advance the Christian religion in the United Kingdom through the holding of prayer meetings, the provision of training on Christian themes, holding events and producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian religion.

Causes: Religious Activities · Economic/community Development/employment · Get email alerts

Latest income
£191k
Latest spending
£172k
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,155,691 at the end of 2025, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' operating costs. The charity reported a net deficit for the year of £40,615, primarily driven by a decrease in the value of its investment portfolio, although it maintained an operating surplus from charitable activities.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investments (94% of income)
“The Charity's primary funding source in 2025 was investment income.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three-month's operating costs (held: £4.2m)
“PCT's policy is to hold unrestricted cash reserves equivalent to three-month's operating costs in addition to the Trust's long term income generating stock reserves.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Stephen Cardell is a trustee and throughout the year has incurred expenses on behalf of the charity. At the year end Mr Cardell owes the charity £347. At the prior year end the charity owed Mr Cardell £287.
“Stephen Cardell is a trustee and throughout the year has incurred expenses on behalf of the charity. At the year end Mr Cardell owes the charity £347. At the prior year end the charity owed Mr Cardell £287.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£191k£172k
31/12/2024£119k£147k
31/12/2023£73k£39k
31/12/2022£53k£24k
31/12/2021£48k£14k

Common questions

Is THE PRESENCE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,155,691 at the end of 2025, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' operating costs. The charity reported a net deficit for the year of £40,615, primarily driven by a decrease in the value of its investment portfolio, although it maintained an operating surplus from charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE PRESENCE CHARITABLE TRUST£191k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST FY2025£206kUnder £60,0000within—no doubt
THE LINCOLN DIOCESAN TRUST AND BOARD OF FINANCE LTD FY2024£11.1m——below—no doubt
HOUSE OF PRAISE TRUST FY2024£1.7m——below—no doubt
THE CROSS TRUST FY2025£707k—0unclear—no doubt
THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST FY2025£107k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.