THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST
Making grants to charities and individuals who meet the Trust's objectives and impress the Trustees with the relevance of their project proposals, the effectiveness of their operations and the sustainability of their activities. Given the Trust's aim to advance religion by the promotion of the Christian faith, the Christian message should be integral to the activity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £516 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £5,102 to £4,586. The trustees note that the charity's policy is to retain a minimum cash level of £5,000, but the actual cash held at year-end was £5,306, which is above the stated policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, income was £106,575 of which £106,520 was donations.” — page 4
“The Trust's policy on reserves is to retain a minimum level of £5,000 in cash, so that it can respond in case of urgent need or meet any unexpected costs.” — page 4
Trustees
- MR H C MATHERchair
- DR J D WELDON
- MR A. P. MATHER
- MR N.P. VARLEY
- MRS A. S. MATHER
- MRS E J Mather
- MRS F. A. VARLEY
- REV N P WELDON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £107k | £107k |
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £105k |
| 31/12/2023 | £93k | £93k |
| 31/12/2022 | £63k | £64k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £60k |
Common questions
Is THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £516 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £5,102 to £4,586. The trustees note that the charity's policy is to retain a minimum cash level of £5,000, but the actual cash held at year-end was £5,306, which is above the stated policy target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | 1 | £80k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £25k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MATTHEW 25 MISSION | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MATT. 6.3 CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.9m | — | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| MATTHEW TRUST UK | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £483k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BATH CHRISTIAN TRUST | £2.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |