THE 1485 CHARITABLE TRUST
WE ARE A GRANT-MAKING CHRISTIAN TRUST WHICH SUPPORTS ORGANISATIONS AND PROJECTS THAT ARE EITHER EXPLICITLY CHRISTIAN OR OPERATE ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN VALUES. THE TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records. The examiner reported no material matters that would cause concern regarding the understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- MICHAL GRAHAM DOWMONT GIEDROYCchair
- ANNA VIVA MAGDALENE GIEDROYC
- DOROTHEE ALEXANDRA ULRIKE GIEDROYC
- JOSEPH MICHAL JOHN PARHAM
- PHILIP JOHN PARHAM CMG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £319k | £321k |
| 31/03/2025 | £340k | £346k |
| 31/03/2024 | £167k | £251k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £88k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £60k |
Common questions
Is THE 1485 CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records. The examiner reported no material matters that would cause concern regarding the understanding of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
Charities like this
- THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST
- GRACE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TRUST IN GREAT BRITAIN
- THE LOSELEY CHRISTIAN TRUST
- THE STORZ CHARITABLE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE 1485 CHARITABLE TRUST | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TRUST IN GREAT BRITAIN | £818k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LOSELEY CHRISTIAN TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STORZ CHARITABLE TRUST | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |