THE MURTON POOLE CHARITABLE TRUST
The funds are held for the benefit of such United Kingdom Charities as nominated by the Settlor and Trustees
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £164,998 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by significant grant administration costs and investment losses. Despite this decrease, the trustees consider free reserves to be adequate and conclude that the charity is in a strong financial position with sufficient resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity will operate as a grant giving charity, and the trustees' policy is to administer on an absolute return basis. A distribution policy is being considered by the trustees.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- John Brailsford Sykes
- Ranulph Henry Murton Poole
- Richard Anthony Maurice Manyon
- Timothy John Briden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £38k | £185k |
| 05/04/2024 | £767k | £37k |
| 05/04/2023 | £80k | £23k |
| 05/04/2022 | £48k | £21k |
| 05/04/2021 | £61k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE MURTON POOLE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £164,998 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by significant grant administration costs and investment losses. Despite this decrease, the trustees consider free reserves to be adequate and conclude that the charity is in a strong financial position with sufficient resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.