THE PAUL COTTINGHAM TRUST
Funding and supporting organisation pursuing the aims and objectives of the Charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates a surplus and had unrestricted reserves of £76,146 at the end of the financial year. The principal source of funds is donations, and the charity continues to keep operating costs to a minimum while awarding grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal source of funds is donations, including donations from Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and The Woodward Charitable Trust.”
“During the year, the Charity received voluntary donations of £nil from the trustee, Michael Cashman (2024: £20,000).” — page 5
Trustees
- Jane Hogarthchair
- LORD MICHAEL MAURICE CASHMAN CBE
- Olivette Cole Wilson
- Rebecca Wheatley
- Thomas Corcoran
- VANESSA BOWCOCK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 24/10/2025 | £41k | £54k |
| 24/10/2024 | £87k | £50k |
| 24/10/2023 | £34k | £47k |
| 24/10/2022 | £40k | £47k |
| 24/10/2021 | £33k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE PAUL COTTINGHAM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates a surplus and had unrestricted reserves of £76,146 at the end of the financial year. The principal source of funds is donations, and the charity continues to keep operating costs to a minimum while awarding grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAUL COTTINGHAM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAUL COTTINGHAM TRUST as a grant recipient include THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |