THE DECOY TRUST
As detailed in charity objects
Objects
(I) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AROUND THE WORLD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS; OR BY GRANTS TO CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION;(II) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING: GRANTS OR LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP;(III) TO ADVANCE THE ORTHODOX JEWISH RELIGION WORLDWIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF JEWISH LAW (SHULCHAN ARUCH).(IV) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT AND MEDICAL ADVICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £333,047, having generated a net income of £37,706 for the year. However, the charity reports net current liabilities of £5,810, a situation attributed to £8,000 in private loans for which creditors have assured they will not demand immediate repayment. The trustees maintain that reserves are kept as low as possible to maximize charitable grants, considering the current balance acceptable given the nature of revenue and obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are satisfied that the balance of the fund is an acceptable level of reserves given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable.” — page 5
“The creditors have given their assurance that they will not call in the loans to the detriment of the charity.” — page 5
“Mr C Englard & Mrs R Englard, directors and trustees of The Decoy Trust are also trustees of Filey Foundation Ltd. During the year, Filey Foundation Ltd donated £68,000 to The Decoy Trust.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/02/2024)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £98k | £61k |
| 31/12/2024 | £154k | £90k |
| 31/12/2023 | £116k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £161k | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE DECOY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £333,047, having generated a net income of £37,706 for the year. However, the charity reports net current liabilities of £5,810, a situation attributed to £8,000 in private loans for which creditors have assured they will not demand immediate repayment. The trustees maintain that reserves are kept as low as possible to maximize charitable grants, considering the current balance acceptable given the nature of revenue and obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DECOY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DECOY TRUST as a grant recipient include FILEY FOUNDATION LTD.
Shared trustees with funders
- MR C ENGLARD — trustee here and at FILEY FOUNDATION LTD
- MRS R ENGLARD — trustee here and at FILEY FOUNDATION LTD
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | FY2023 | £260k | |
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | FY2025 | £52k | |
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | FY2024 | £18k | |
| FILEY FOUNDATION LTD | FY2022 | amount not stated |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2026 | £20k | Haven for Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Elderly Mobility Plus |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £30k |
| BACK ON THE MAP LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| Leeds Jewish Educational Centre (aka) Leeds Kollel | 1 | £4k |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | 1 | £150 |
Charities like this
- THE DEVENISH BRADSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE TURNEY TRUST
- CHASDEI DEVORAH
- THE JOICEY TRUST
- THE D C TRUST
- THE P T C TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DECOY TRUST | £98k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE DEVENISH BRADSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TURNEY TRUST | £79k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHASDEI DEVORAH | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE D C TRUST | £321k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |