THE CHARLES SIMEON FOUNDATION
The charity continues to further the advancement of the Christian gospel in Cambridge and elsewhere. The current sole activity is the making of grants. During 2012/13 the Charity identified an area of support and gave a grant to Holy Trinity, Cambridge to support the employment of student pastoral assistants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £21,772, which is above the stated policy target of £2,500. The charity reports no employees and operates entirely through volunteers, with expenditure focused on grants to Holy Trinity Cambridge.
What the accounts disclose
“Where the Charity is fulfilling its charitable purposes solely by way of making grants, its policy is that reserves should not fall below £2,500.” — page 5
“The Charity paid a grant to Holy Trinity Cambridge, to provide funding for a student pastor. The amount given during the year was £25,000 (2024: £25,000). Two of the trustees, namely Stuart Browning and Richard Meakin, are also trustees of Holy Trinity Cambridge, a registered charity.” — page 15
Trustees
- BLAKE HANSEN
- JAMES IAN WILSON
- RICHARD JOHN MEAKIN
- Rev GRAHAM LISTER SHAW
- Stuart Browning
- Xavier James Castelino
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £31k | £26k |
| 05/04/2024 | £26k | £26k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £31k |
| 05/04/2022 | £15k | £568 |
| 05/04/2021 | £18k | £131k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARLES SIMEON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £21,772, which is above the stated policy target of £2,500. The charity reports no employees and operates entirely through volunteers, with expenditure focused on grants to Holy Trinity Cambridge. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.