MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST

Registered charity 1155810 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MLT YOUNG CHARITIBLE TRUST

Assisting young people from challenging backgrounds to gain experience and qualification in order to seek further education and/or employment opportunities.

Objects

TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 30 WHO ARE CURRENT LEARNERS,GRADUATES OR APPRENTICES AT THE MOTIVATIONAL PREPARATION COLLEGE FOR TRAINING(MPCT)BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL,EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:-ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS,CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT,MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;-ADVANCING EDUCATION;-RELIEVING FINANCIAL NEED;-RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;-PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH,AGE,INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£60k
Latest spending
£65k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £55,477 to £50,922 during the year, resulting in a net cash decrease of £4,556. The trustees maintain a stated reserves policy of a minimum balance of £20,000, which the charity exceeded with £50,922 in unrestricted funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's ability to continue operating.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £20,000 (held: £51k)
“The MLT maintains a reserve of £20,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income includes donations and fundraising income totalling £598 from 3 trustees.
“Income includes donations and fundraising income totalling £598 from 3 trustees.” — page 11
“One trustee, M Manfred, claimed reimbursement of travel and other expenses totalling £268.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One trustee, M Manfred, claimed reimbursement of travel and other expenses totalling £268.
“Income includes donations and fundraising income totalling £598 from 3 trustees.” — page 11
“One trustee, M Manfred, claimed reimbursement of travel and other expenses totalling £268.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Motivation & Learning Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£60k£65k
31/07/2024£49k£43k
31/07/2023£38k£43k
31/07/2022£53k£49k
31/07/2021£24k£36k

Common questions

Is MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £55,477 to £50,922 during the year, resulting in a net cash decrease of £4,556. The trustees maintain a stated reserves policy of a minimum balance of £20,000, which the charity exceeded with £50,922 in unrestricted funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST£60k—0unclear—no doubt
LEADERS IN COMMUNITY FY2025£327kUnder £60,0000unclear—no doubt
OUR HIDDEN TREASURE FY2025£111k—0unclear—no doubt
INSPIRING TEACHERS FY2025£395k—0below—no doubt
ESSEX YOUTH TRUST FY2025£88k—0unclear—no doubt
RENTRUST FOUNDATION LIMITED FY2025£168k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.