KING'S COLLEGE LONDON THEOLOGICAL TRUST
The Trust provides financial assistance to students and former students of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies of King?s College London through the award of grants and scholarships, taking account of financial need, ability to make a significant contribution to academic research in theology or religious studies, and religious vocation.
Objects
(1) THE PROVISION OF OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES OF KING'S COLLEGE LONDON;(2) FURTHERING THE EDUCATION OF SUCH STUDENTS, AND OF FORMER STUDENTS OF THE SAID FACULTY IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT;(3) FUTHERING THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF SUCH STUDENTS OR FORMER STUDENTS AND IN PARTICULAR OF THOSE WHO INTEND TO SEEK ORDINATION IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND;(4) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, PARTICULARLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, AMONG SUCH STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £119,434 for the year, with total expenditure of £276,466 exceeding income of £151,686. However, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, citing sufficient funds to meet liabilities for the next twelve months even under downside scenarios. The charity maintains a capital base of £5,553,944 and an income reserve of £240,785, which equals 10 months of expenditure in line with their policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from UK investments 144,643” — page 14
“the Trustees have decided to maintain a reserve of between 6 and 12 months of annual expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Professor Shitij Kapur
- Rev HAZEL WHITEHEAD
- Rev Jennie Hogan
- Rev Peniel Jesudason Rufus Rajkumar Canon Dr
- Steven Rhodes FKC
- The Revd Canon Alison Joyce Dr
- The Venerable Giles Legood MBE KHC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £152k | £276k |
| 31/07/2024 | £156k | £172k |
| 31/07/2023 | £152k | £204k |
| 31/07/2022 | £144k | £130k |
| 31/07/2021 | £140k | £173k |
Common questions
Is KING'S COLLEGE LONDON THEOLOGICAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £119,434 for the year, with total expenditure of £276,466 exceeding income of £151,686. However, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, citing sufficient funds to meet liabilities for the next twelve months even under downside scenarios. The charity maintains a capital base of £5,553,944 and an income reserve of £240,785, which equals 10 months of expenditure in line with their policy. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gowers Limited.