MOTIVATION AND LEARNING 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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“The MLT maintains a reserve of £20,000.” — page 6
“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
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- David Smith
- Edward Saville
- Emma Lambert
- Gareth Raymond Meredith
- Huw Moores
- John Edward Charles
- Peter John Leak
- Stacey Louise Hudd
- Stephen Charles Bridle
- Steve Williams
- Susan Felicity Ladbrooke DL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | 1 | £82k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £27k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
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- LEADERS IN COMMUNITY
- OUR HIDDEN TREASURE
- INSPIRING TEACHERS
- ESSEX YOUTH TRUST
- RENTRUST FOUNDATION LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEADERS IN COMMUNITY | £327k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OUR HIDDEN TREASURE | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSPIRING TEACHERS | £395k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ESSEX YOUTH TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RENTRUST FOUNDATION LIMITED | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |