National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted assets reached £367.1M, an increase of 104% from the prior year, driven by significant growth in donations and investment gains. The charity maintains unrestricted operating funds of £2.3M, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of three to six months' general operating expenditure. The Trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“NPT UK’s free reserves policy is to maintain, ideally, a level equivalent to between three and six months’ general operating expenditure.”
“Contributions of £30.9M were received from NPT Transatlantic and £30.9M from National Philanthropic Trust.” — page 35
“Purchases of £72,000 (2023/24 – £68,750) were made from National Philanthropic Trust in respect of operating expenses.” — page 35
“Contributions of £30.9M were received from NPT Transatlantic and £30.9M from National Philanthropic Trust.” — page 35
“Purchases of £72,000 (2023/24 – £68,750) were made from National Philanthropic Trust in respect of operating expenses.” — page 35
“Contributions of £30.9M were received from NPT Transatlantic and £30.9M from National Philanthropic Trust.” — page 35
“Purchases of £72,000 (2023/24 – £68,750) were made from National Philanthropic Trust in respect of operating expenses.” — page 35
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Natalie Pinon — Interim CEO
- Lucy Shepherd — Director, Grants
- Stefan Velvick — Director of Development
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/04/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (09/06/2025)
Trustees
- CERIS MARY GARDNERchair
- David Harley Athol ROWE
- Holly Kathleen Welch
- VIVIEN MARY GOULD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £225.4m | £44.4m |
| 30/06/2024 | £109.8m | £27.5m |
| 30/06/2023 | £29.4m | £17.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £40.7m | £9.7m |
| 30/06/2021 | £52.4m | £9.4m |
Common questions
Is National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted assets reached £367.1M, an increase of 104% from the prior year, driven by significant growth in donations and investment gains. The charity maintains unrestricted operating funds of £2.3M, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of three to six months' general operating expenditure. The Trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Who funds National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited?
Funders whose own accounts filings name National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited as a grant recipient include NPT Transatlantic Limited.
Shared trustees with funders
- David Harley Athol ROWE — trustee here and at NPT Transatlantic Limited
- Holly Kathleen Welch — trustee here and at NPT Transatlantic Limited
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NPT Transatlantic Limited | FY2025 | £30.9m |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| C S KAUFMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £71k |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| MOSDOS HATORAH PNEI MENACHEM LTD | 1 | £40k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE BRANCH TRUST, CHIPPING NORTON (CIO) | 1 | £5k |