The Musk-Burton Family Trust
The charity donates monies to organisations and individuals who will use them exclusively in ways which fall within the companies objects
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £8,668,046 as of 31 March 2025, held to fund ongoing charitable commitments. The charity reported a net movement in funds of (687,131) for the year, driven by charitable donations of £797,086 against total income of £159,792. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the Trust paid £10,800 of fees to Mrs S Falvey, a trustee, for her work on behalf of the charity. The Trust has also paid £15,618 of fees to Cowgill Holloway LLP in which trustee Mr A J Ball is a Partner, for accountancy services during the year.” — page 15
“The Trust has also paid £15,618 of fees to Cowgill Holloway LLP in which trustee Mr A J Ball is a Partner, for accountancy services during the year.” — page 15
“During the year the Trust paid £10,800 of fees to Mrs S Falvey, a trustee, for her work on behalf of the charity.” — page 15
“The Trust has also paid £15,618 of fees to Cowgill Holloway LLP in which trustee Mr A J Ball is a Partner, for accountancy services during the year.” — page 15
“During the year the Trust paid £10,800 of fees to Mrs S Falvey, a trustee, for her work on behalf of the charity.” — page 15
Trustees
- ANDY BALLchair
- Benjamin Luke Burton
- SARAH ALICE FALVEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £160k | £865k |
| 31/03/2024 | £280k | £329k |
| 31/03/2023 | £251k | £310k |
| 31/03/2022 | £239k | £636k |
| 31/03/2021 | £262k | £783k |
Common questions
Is The Musk-Burton Family Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £8,668,046 as of 31 March 2025, held to fund ongoing charitable commitments. The charity reported a net movement in funds of (687,131) for the year, driven by charitable donations of £797,086 against total income of £159,792. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Barlow Andrews LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £97k |
| GOWER STREET | 1 | £24k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE BROUGHTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- The Movements Trust Limited
- VARGA FAMILY FOUNDATION
- THE BURRY CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE FAMILY RICH CHARITIES TRUST
- THE BLAIR TRUST FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Musk-Burton Family Trust | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BROUGHTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Movements Trust Limited | £631k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VARGA FAMILY FOUNDATION | £337k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BURRY CHARITABLE TRUST | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FAMILY RICH CHARITIES TRUST | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |