ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND
The object of the charity is to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England as carried out in any church or churches in Dorset (excluding St Peters Church, Eype)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds amounted to £8,666,428, with free unrestricted reserves of £81,666. The trustees note that due to the availability of the expendable endowment fund, they do not consider it necessary to maintain significant free reserves. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £250,345 for the period, driven by investment income and gains.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period under review, Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Limited, formerly HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited (see page 1), charged fees for the provision of administrative services of £62,742 (year ended 5 April 202: £47,619), shown in note 3. At the balance sheet £4,750 (year ended 5 April 2024: £6,161) is accrued and payable to the Ludlow Trust Company (Southampton) Limited. The fees are authorised under clause 6 of the trust deed.” — page 15
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2025 | £337k | £346k |
| 05/04/2024 | £187k | £292k |
| 05/04/2023 | £179k | £675k |
| 05/04/2022 | £177k | £430k |
| 05/04/2021 | £212k | £296k |
Common questions
Is ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds amounted to £8,666,428, with free unrestricted reserves of £81,666. The trustees note that due to the availability of the expendable endowment fund, they do not consider it necessary to maintain significant free reserves. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £250,345 for the period, driven by investment income and gains. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blue Spire Limited.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MUTON TRUST FUND | £337k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MYTON CHURCH | £422k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S MUXTON | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FUNTINGTON WITH WEST STOKE AND SENNICOTTS | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Musk-Burton Family Trust | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |