THE JOHN SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on activities of £62,438,023 and held total unrestricted funds of £13,295,082 as of 31 March 2023. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting that the pandemic had little adverse impact on the charity's current financial position. The charity made grants totaling £197,000 to 22 organisations during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year Andrew Wemyss, a Trustee, made a donation of 62, 541,903 (shares transferred) (2022: 65, 000) to the Charitable Trust.”
“f816 (2022: F960) was also paid to Monteith Solicitors for professional fees. Thomas Monteith, a Trustee, is a partner of Monteith Solicitors.”
“During the year Andrew Wemyss, a Trustee, made a donation of 62, 541,903 (shares transferred) (2022: 65, 000) to the Charitable Trust.”
“f816 (2022: F960) was also paid to Monteith Solicitors for professional fees. Thomas Monteith, a Trustee, is a partner of Monteith Solicitors.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- ANDREW MICHAEL JOHN WEMYSSchair
- ANDREW HENRY SCOTT
- Colonel John Muir Clavering
- Daniel Ian Scott
- Thomas William Monteith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £214k | £356k |
| 31/03/2024 | £239k | £338k |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.7m | £307k |
| 31/03/2022 | £139k | £261k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £172k |
Common questions
Is THE JOHN SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on activities of £62,438,023 and held total unrestricted funds of £13,295,082 as of 31 March 2023. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting that the pandemic had little adverse impact on the charity's current financial position. The charity made grants totaling £197,000 to 22 organisations during the year. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.