THREE MONKIES TRUST
We aim to support charities operating primarily in England welcomes applications from small to medium-sized charities with an annual income of less than £500,000.The Charity focuses on 3 main areas:- Promoting the advancement and accessibility of music and the arts- Helping children and young people under 25- Supporting London-based charities to provide accommodation for key workers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,490,842, which the trustees regard as free reserves to be retained for grant-making. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Incoming resources totalled £2,512 (2024: £307) and comprised of investment income and bank interest.” — page 6
“During the year, the charity committed £150,000 (2024: £145,000) to Sadler’s Wells Trust Limited, in which one of the trustees, Nigel Paul Higgins, is Chairman.” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANNA IMOGEN HIGGINS
- ANTON EDGAR HIGGINS
- MAJA NATASHA HIGGINS
- NIGEL HIGGINS
- SANYA POLESCUK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £11.8m | £335k |
| 31/03/2024 | £307 | £340k |
| 31/03/2023 | £6k | £427k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £301k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £285k |
Common questions
Is THREE MONKIES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,490,842, which the trustees regard as free reserves to be retained for grant-making. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Martlet Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
Charities like this
- MOYNITRUST
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- ST MONICA TRUST
- THERAVADA MONASTIC TRUST
- JOHN BAGLEY MUSIC TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE MONKIES TRUST | £11.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOYNITRUST | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MONICA TRUST | £53.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THERAVADA MONASTIC TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JOHN BAGLEY MUSIC TRUST | £5.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |