THE CHARLES CAUSLEY TRUST
This Charity was dormant up until 31st July 2014. From that date it began to take over the activities of The Charles Causley Trust (charity number 1102459). Its objects are the advancement of education in literature and poetry, particularly in relation to the works of Charles Causley, and the maintenance of Cyprus Well. Grants are made to potential writers and poets from Cornwall and Devon.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £237,109, with free reserves available at £35,077 after deducting fixed assets. The trustees report a positive net income of £2,351 for the year and confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust’s aim is to have a minimum of 3 month’s operating costs in reserves” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- The King Charles III Fund
- Falmouth Poetry Group
- WBW Solicitors
- FEAST
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2016)
Trustees
- Dr David Devannychair
- Annabel Friedlein
- Celine Elliott
- Dr Gareth Beale
- Georgina Ruth Nayler
- Joan Bernadette Vickers Heaton
- Michael Alan Cooper
- Orla McHale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £53k | £50k |
| 30/09/2024 | £27k | £47k |
| 30/09/2023 | £53k | £94k |
| 30/09/2022 | £146k | £158k |
| 30/09/2021 | £121k | £84k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARLES CAUSLEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £237,109, with free reserves available at £35,077 after deducting fixed assets. The trustees report a positive net income of £2,351 for the year and confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHARLES CAUSLEY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHARLES CAUSLEY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/09/2021 | £95k | Culture Recovery Fund: Emergency Resource Support |