THE GUYLL-LENG CHARITABLE TRUST
As a Grant-giving Charity, unsolicited applications will not be considered or responded to.The Trusts objectives include: -Education and sport including children from deprived backgroundsRelief of pain amongst the terminally illVeterans, injured & serving armed forces.Training of guide dogs.Amateur sport, arts, culture and heritage
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,633,082, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of 3-5 years of planned grants. The charity reported a net income increase of £706,198 driven by donations and investment gains, with no employees and no debt, indicating strong financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s financial reserves should at any time, be 3-5 years of planned grants.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2026)
Trustees
- JAMES WILLIAM LENGchair
- Alastair Murray
- Carole Ann Leng
- Colin Smith
- Dr Clive T Rankin
- Michael Kayser
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £1.2m | £819k |
| 05/04/2025 | £810k | £986k |
| 05/04/2024 | £547k | £318k |
| 05/04/2023 | £547k | £371k |
| 05/04/2022 | £13k | £187k |
Common questions
Is THE GUYLL-LENG CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,633,082, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of 3-5 years of planned grants. The charity reported a net income increase of £706,198 driven by donations and investment gains, with no employees and no debt, indicating strong financial stability. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Burgis & Bullock.
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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 GUYLL-LENG CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The John Gurney Charitable Trust | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GUY AND ELINOR MEYNELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £373k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLC CHARITABLE TRUST | £220k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CHARITABLE TRUST | £235k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |