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MICHAEL GUEST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1154653 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£202k
Latest spending
£361k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £104,728 from £127,633 the previous year, while the expendable endowment increased to £6,599,870. The trustees report that the holding of reserves is not necessary due to the flexibility of the endowment and anticipated future investment income increases.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“In the opinion of the trustees, this flexibilty, together with an anticipated significant increase in investment income in future years, means that the holding of reserves in not necessary.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Investment management fees of £29,624 (2023: £29,567), including fees accrued at the period end of £7,436 (2023: £7,485), were payable to Charles Stanley & Co Limited, a company which employs Mr C Marment.
“Investment management fees of £29,624 (2023: £29,567), including fees accrued at the period end of £7,436 (2023: £7,485), were payable to Charles Stanley & Co Limited, a company which employs Mr C Marment.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£202k£361k
31/03/2024£189k£242k
31/03/2023£248k£166k
31/03/2022£55k£68k
31/03/2021£32k£34k

Common questions

Is MICHAEL GUEST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £104,728 from £127,633 the previous year, while the expendable endowment increased to £6,599,870. The trustees report that the holding of reserves is not necessary due to the flexibility of the endowment and anticipated future investment income increases. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED1£190k
UNSEEN (UK)1£20k

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