THE MOWGLI TRUST
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME, BY PROVIDING GRANTS, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, TO ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,726 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £162,105. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £5,000, which is currently exceeded by the actual unrestricted reserves. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the most appropriate level of free reserves in the long term is £5,000.” — page 5
“N S Katona and M Peck are directors of Mowgli Street Food Limited. During the year the charity received donations from Mowgli Street Food Limited of £766,361 (2024: £681,881). An amount of £160,247 (2024: £114,363) was outstanding at the year and is included within other debtors.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- NISHA SUJATA KATONAchair
- Ann Monk
- Jane Lake
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £766k | £778k |
| 31/03/2024 | £682k | £638k |
| 31/03/2023 | £557k | £535k |
| 31/03/2022 | £427k | £329k |
| 31/03/2021 | £94k | £121k |
Common questions
Is THE MOWGLI TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,726 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £162,105. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £5,000, which is currently exceeded by the actual unrestricted reserves. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £97k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £86k |
| GOWER STREET | 1 | £24k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE FREDERICK MULDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOWGLI TRUST | £766k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ZICHRON MOSHE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST | £119k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | £364k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Movements Trust Limited | £631k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Grocott Family Foundation | £926k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JCD FOUNDATION | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |