THE CPF TRUST
The charity's objects are to support such legally charitable institutions or purposes as the trustees may from time to time determine.The charity will only accept electronic applications, paper, email or telephone applications will not be considered.
Objects
FOR SUCH LEGALLY CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £101,240 for the year, driven by investment income and gains, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £2,134,706. The trustees report that reserves exceed their stated policy target of £40,000 and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“They have agreed that the Charity's reserves should be at least £40,000.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/02/2023)
Trustees
- Dr Isobel Rachel Pinderchair
- Catherine Joan Guthrie
- Jenett Mabella Farrer
- Nicola Laura Jean Guthrie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £123k | £154k |
| 05/04/2025 | £130k | £146k |
| 05/04/2024 | £131k | £114k |
| 05/04/2023 | £129k | £99k |
| 05/04/2022 | £124k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE CPF TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £101,240 for the year, driven by investment income and gains, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £2,134,706. The trustees report that reserves exceed their stated policy target of £40,000 and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CPF TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CPF TRUST as a grant recipient include CLASSICS FOR ALL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSICS FOR ALL | FY2025 | £10k | Individual Donations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, STEVENAGE | 1 | £138 |
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- FARRER AND CO CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BROTHERS 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 CPF TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CPA CHARITABLE FUNDS | £215k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENFIG CORPORATION TRUST | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FARRER AND CO CHARITABLE TRUST | £102k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | £597k | — | 0 | above | 2.0% | no doubt |