ANGEL TRUST - A CHARITY FOR THE PEOPLE
Registered charity 1178926 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Angel Trust was formed as a local charity for the local people of Darlington and County Durham.We aim to support individuals and organisations in the local community by providing financial support and services to those in need.Our aim is to improve the local community and make life better for those living within it.
Causes: Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £218,304, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £214,000. The charity reported a net income increase to £99,161 and held cash of £262,566, indicating adequate liquidity to meet its obligations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months running costs (held: £218k)
“Trustees aim to hold six months running costs as free reserves which currently equates to approximately £214,000.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mark Boyes paid for services
“M Boyes is a trustee of the charity. During the year he was paid £12,050 (2024 - £14,210) in respect of services provided to run the charity's events.” — page 29
“K Stabler is also a trustee of the charity. She was paid £Nil during the year (2024 - £700) for the provision of training.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Kathryn Stabler paid for services
“M Boyes is a trustee of the charity. During the year he was paid £12,050 (2024 - £14,210) in respect of services provided to run the charity's events.” — page 29
“K Stabler is also a trustee of the charity. She was paid £Nil during the year (2024 - £700) for the provision of training.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Angel Trust Trading Limited, Angel Trust Coffee Shop Limited
“The investments represent 1 £1 share in Angel Trust Trading Limited and 1 £1 share in Angel Trust Coffee Shop Limited.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — ANGEL TRUST (matched by registered charity number).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£230
Reported reserves equal ~3.1 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Other trading activities (47% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.1% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- BERYL ANDERSONchair
- Luke Jones
- MARK BOYES
- Michelle Telford
- Nicola Harmer
- Nicola Stephenson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Darlington · Durham
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ANGEL TRUST - A CHARITY FOR THE PEOPLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £218,304, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £214,000. The charity reported a net income increase to £99,161 and held cash of £262,566, indicating adequate liquidity to meet its obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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