KAREN MORRIS MEMORIAL TRUST
The objectives and principal activities of the charity are to provide relief for people affected by leukaemia. The charity is committed to providing 'Karen's Home from Home' for family members of those undergoing treatment at Hammersmith and other UK hospitals and for providing other appropriate support for haematology patients at leading UK hospitals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,504,828, which the trustees consider sufficient to fund approximately five years of committed charitable expenditure. Although the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, this was offset by significant investment gains, resulting in a positive net movement in funds. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of approval.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have adopted a policy to hold reserves sufficient to fund approximately five years committed expenditure on charitable activities.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/05/2013)
Trustees
- ALAN LAWRENCE BANES
- DEBORAH JANE JEPPS
- Dr Andres Virchis
- JACQUI SEGAL
- James Borgh Francken
- Lindsey Block
- NICHOLAS ANDREW SPENCER
- Sau Darren Levitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £169k | £213k |
| 31/05/2024 | £648k | £203k |
| 31/05/2023 | £202k | £171k |
| 31/05/2022 | £131k | £167k |
| 31/05/2021 | £76k | £163k |
Common questions
Is KAREN MORRIS MEMORIAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,504,828, which the trustees consider sufficient to fund approximately five years of committed charitable expenditure. Although the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, this was offset by significant investment gains, resulting in a positive net movement in funds. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of approval. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £400 |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £909k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £184k |
| THE WOLFSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| Salisbury Hospice Charity Limited | 1 | £61k |
| THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £57k |
Charities like this
- THE KAREN HILL TRIBES TRUST
- G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SANITA MERALI TRUST
- KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
- THE KEN & LYNNE MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST
- Birmingham Hospice
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN MORRIS MEMORIAL TRUST | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KAREN HILL TRIBES TRUST | £334k | — | 0 | below | 9.0% | no doubt |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SANITA MERALI TRUST | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | £2.4m | — | 0 | above | 12.7% | no doubt |
| THE KEN & LYNNE MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | £540k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |