THE SEQUOIA TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the trust holds significant investment assets with a market value of £486,009,000 at the end of the period. The trust has substantial grant commitments and creditors, including £38,104,000 in grants payable and £19,831,000 in uncalled investment commitments. The filing discloses significant related-party transactions involving donations and grants to charities associated with Sir Paul Marshall.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust received donations of £nil (2023: £12,500,000) from Sir Paul Marshall.” — page 15
“During the period the Trust made donations of £19,182,000 (2023: £8,270,000) to ARK, a charity of which Sir Paul Marshall is a trustee.” — page 15
“The trust received donations of £nil (2023: £12,500,000) from Sir Paul Marshall.” — page 15
“During the period the Trust made donations of £19,182,000 (2023: £8,270,000) to ARK, a charity of which Sir Paul Marshall is a trustee.” — page 15
“The trust received donations of £nil (2023: £12,500,000) from Sir Paul Marshall.” — page 15
“During the period the Trust made donations of £19,182,000 (2023: £8,270,000) to ARK, a charity of which Sir Paul Marshall is a trustee.” — page 15
“The trust received donations of £nil (2023: £12,500,000) from Sir Paul Marshall.” — page 15
“During the period the Trust made donations of £19,182,000 (2023: £8,270,000) to ARK, a charity of which Sir Paul Marshall is a trustee.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2017)
Trustees
- SIR PAUL RODERICK CLUCAS MARSHALLchair
- DEBORAH JANE AFDHAL
- Lady Sabina Marshall
- Louise Anne Walker
- Sir William Hartley Hume Shawcross
- Winston Aubrey Aladar Marshall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.9m | £17.4m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.4m | £22.7m |
| 30/06/2023 | £13.8m | £19.7m |
| 30/06/2022 | £58.8m | £80.2m |
| 30/06/2021 | £32.5m | £5.4m |
Common questions
Is THE SEQUOIA TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the trust holds significant investment assets with a market value of £486,009,000 at the end of the period. The trust has substantial grant commitments and creditors, including £38,104,000 in grants payable and £19,831,000 in uncalled investment commitments. The filing discloses significant related-party transactions involving donations and grants to charities associated with Sir Paul Marshall. Its FY2024 accounts were audited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £15k |