THE TRUSTS DECLARED BY THE ST PAUL'S (PORTMAN SQUARE) ACT 1964
Help manage and maintain St Paul's Church, Robert Adam Street, part of the parish of All souls Langham Place. The building provides facilities for varied women's, men's, youth and children's groups open to the general public. Activities are run by the parish and outside groups. The building also provides office space for parish workers and a suite of counselling rooms, as well as meeting rooms.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,711,702, which substantially exceeds its stated policy target of £291,416. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by diversified income streams and substantial property assets, despite reporting a net expenditure on operations that was absorbed by accumulated reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for 2025 was £235,562. The primary source of this revenue remains the Trust's strategic property portfolio, with property room rentals contributing £103,147” — page 5
“The established policy framework requires the Trust to maintain a minimum level of cash and investments equal to two times the charity’s annual expenditure (excluding grants and depreciation).” — page 6
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, grants totalling £160,000 (2024 - £260,000) were made to All Souls Church.” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, All Souls Church made loan repayments to the charity totalling £19,000 (2024 - £19,001).” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, grants totalling £160,000 (2024 - £260,000) were made to All Souls Church.” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, All Souls Church made loan repayments to the charity totalling £19,000 (2024 - £19,001).” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, grants totalling £160,000 (2024 - £260,000) were made to All Souls Church.” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, All Souls Church made loan repayments to the charity totalling £19,000 (2024 - £19,001).” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- JAMES ROBERT BRIGHTWELL MA, LLB
- Rev Charles Walter Douglas Skrine
- Robert George Patrick Turner
- S. HO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £236k | £417k |
| 31/12/2024 | £218k | £509k |
| 31/12/2023 | £891k | £467k |
| 31/12/2022 | £13k | £275k |
| 31/12/2021 | £10k | £192k |
Common questions
Is THE TRUSTS DECLARED BY THE ST PAUL'S (PORTMAN SQUARE) ACT 1964 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,711,702, which substantially exceeds its stated policy target of £291,416. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by diversified income streams and substantial property assets, despite reporting a net expenditure on operations that was absorbed by accumulated reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Stolkin Foundation | 1 | £208k |
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRUSTS DECLARED BY THE ST PAUL'S (PORTMAN SQUARE) ACT 1964 | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S EALING | £739k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH LANDS | £849k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PAUL , OADBY | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON | £10.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, WOKING | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |