GUILDFORD POYLE CHARITIES
Guildford Poyle Charities gives grants of goods or services to individuals in need who are resident in the central part of Guildford and also gives grants to organisations working with those in need.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £53,442 for the year, which was offset by investment gains of £91,312 to result in a net movement in funds of £9,082. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £53,814, which is above the stated policy target of £50,000 to cover twelve months of overheads. The charity maintains total funds of £4,846,553, primarily held in endowment funds.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year to 31 December 2025 there were legal fees totalling £10,004 paid to an organisation at which the trustee, John Warchus, is an employee.” — page 26
“In 2024, a grant of £5,931 was awarded to Delight, a charity in which the trustee Kathryn Mills is employed.” — page 26
“During the year to 31 December 2025 there were legal fees totalling £10,004 paid to an organisation at which the trustee, John Warchus, is an employee.” — page 26
“In 2024, a grant of £5,931 was awarded to Delight, a charity in which the trustee Kathryn Mills is employed.” — page 26
“Any unrestricted capital is held in Guildford Poyle Charities (charity number 1145202), whilst the endowment capital is held by its subsidiary, The Poyle Charity (charity number 1145202-1).” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alison Susan Bass
- Amanda Creese
- Andrew William Hamilton
- Audrey Elizabeth Howells
- Drury Debbie
- John Warchus
- KATHRYN MILLS
- Matthew Gray
- Matthew John Christopher Roberts
- Michael David Evans
- Moyra Clare Matravers
- Robert John Kiley
- Sandra Elisabeth Robinson
- Tim Metson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £163k | £217k |
| 31/12/2024 | £130k | £207k |
| 31/12/2023 | £149k | £224k |
| 31/12/2022 | £148k | £213k |
| 31/12/2021 | £128k | £201k |
Common questions
Is GUILDFORD POYLE CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £53,442 for the year, which was offset by investment gains of £91,312 to result in a net movement in funds of £9,082. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £53,814, which is above the stated policy target of £50,000 to cover twelve months of overheads. The charity maintains total funds of £4,846,553, primarily held in endowment funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUILDFORD POYLE CHARITIES | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICOLAS GUILDFORD | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUILDFORD SPORTS GROUND | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUILDFORD DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | £15.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE-NEXT-GUILDFORD | £536k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RYDES HILL SCHOOL GUILDFORD | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | not going concern |