THE MARCELA TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £518,627, which is above its stated policy target of £20,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £220,001 - £230,000 1”
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: Group 2025 No. In the band £220,001 - £230,000 1 In the band £150,001 - £160,000 1” — page 28
“The Trustees consider that a level of reserves of £20,000 is appropriate, equivalent to approximately 24 months of currently estimated operating expenditure.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- JEANETTE FRANKLINchair
- DAWN PAMELA ROSE
- MARK ROBERT SPRAGG
- PAUL HOTHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £8.3m | £6.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £8.4m | £6.3m |
| 31/07/2023 | £8.2m | £6.2m |
| 31/07/2022 | £6.9m | £5.9m |
| 31/07/2021 | £4.5m | £4.4m |
Common questions
Is THE MARCELA TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £518,627, which is above its stated policy target of £20,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE MARCELA TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £220,001 - £230,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £1.1m |
| H P CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |