THE MOLITOR CHARITABLE TRUST
In line with the Trust's Charitable Objects the Trustees seek to provide grants to a wide range of charities, community organisations and local appeals. These grants are assessed in accordance with the Trust's overall objectives and have provided essential funds to benefit valuable causes. The focus is primarily on providing funding for education, care and the relief of poverty.
Objects
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY;THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PROMOTE AND/OR DELIVER EDUCATION TO THOSE IN NEED; AND THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AMONG INDIVIDUALS LIVING BOTH IN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE SICKNESS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £33,789 to £26,589 due to a deficit for the year of £7,200. The charity's reserves policy targets a minimum of £8,000, which is well below the current unrestricted fund balance of £26,589. The filing was subject to an independent examination by S&W Partners LLP with no matters requiring attention identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that a minimum of £8,000 is sufficient to allow the Charity to meet this objective.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- CHRISTINE SUZANNE LITCHFIELD
- DAVID JOHN MAGUIRE
- MICHAEL JOHN LITCHFIELD
- Paul Howarth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £49k | £56k |
| 05/04/2024 | £44k | £47k |
| 05/04/2023 | £46k | £47k |
| 05/04/2022 | £38k | £33k |
| 05/04/2021 | £61k | £75k |
Common questions
Is THE MOLITOR CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £33,789 to £26,589 due to a deficit for the year of £7,200. The charity's reserves policy targets a minimum of £8,000, which is well below the current unrestricted fund balance of £26,589. The filing was subject to an independent examination by S&W Partners LLP with no matters requiring attention identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HURDALE CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE JOHN MACLEOD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE ROZAC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| H P CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE RANMORE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MOETTE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE ROBIN MACLEOD CHARITABLE TRUST
- MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED
- SCJM CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOLITOR CHARITABLE TRUST | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RANMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | £17k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOETTE CHARITABLE TRUST | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBIN MACLEOD CHARITABLE TRUST | £13k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOUNDFIELD CHARITIES LIMITED | £995k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |