THE MARIAN ELIZABETH TRUST
The charity makes grants to charitable organisations, such as hospices, which specialise in providing care to children suffering with severe disabilities, with special focus on those with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to a net surplus of £366,020 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £326,666. The trustees confirm that sufficient positive reserves are available to cover all current and future committed expenditure, including grants payable. No fundraising activities were undertaken during the year, with income derived from donations and investment interest.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations totalling £20,263 (2024: £1,820,440) were received from Michael Edwards, a trustee of the charity.” — page 13
“The Trustees look to retain sufficient cash reserves as they consider necessary to make grants that have been committed and are looking to fund that principally from voluntary income.” — page 5
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- MICHAEL JOHN EDWARDS BAchair
- MAUREEN EDWARDS
- ROBERT ROWLEY
- ROSEMARY ALEXANDRA EDWARDS BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £6k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £115 | £6k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE MARIAN ELIZABETH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to a net surplus of £366,020 at the year end, an increase from the previous year's £326,666. The trustees confirm that sufficient positive reserves are available to cover all current and future committed expenditure, including grants payable. No fundraising activities were undertaken during the year, with income derived from donations and investment interest. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.