THE MELLER EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity gives grants to organisations providing educational benefit.
Objects
THE MELLER EDUCATIONAL TRUST'S OBJECT ("THE OBJECT") IS TO ADVANCE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT EDUCATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY ESTABLISHING, MAINTAINING, CARRYING ON, MANAGING, DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING ACADEMY TRUSTS AND/OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OFFERING BROAD AND BALANCED CURRICULA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,870 at the year end, a significant increase from the previous year's £432. The trustees consider these funds sufficient to undertake future charitable activities as a grant-giving entity. The charity was entitled to exemption from audit and underwent an independent examination instead.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees donated £63,587 to the charity during the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024 - £64,900).”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- DAVID MELLER
- WENDY MELLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £72k | £68k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £90k | £91k |
| 31/03/2022 | £49k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £18k |
Common questions
Is THE MELLER EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,870 at the year end, a significant increase from the previous year's £432. The trustees consider these funds sufficient to undertake future charitable activities as a grant-giving entity. The charity was entitled to exemption from audit and underwent an independent examination instead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.