THE PILL TRUST
The Pill Trust is founded on Christian principles of generosity and justice. We aim to serve alongside others in the community and with local partnerships to see a hope-filled and flourishing Pillgwenlly. The current focus of The Pill Trust is working with children, clothing, and food.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND ITS PRINCIPLES (RELIGIOUS, MORAL, AND PHILANTHROPIC) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN THE CHURCH OF ST PAUL'S & ST STEPHEN'S IN THE CITY CENTRE AND AREA OF PILL, NEWPORT (WHICH IS PART OF THE NEWPORT NORTH WEST MINISTRY AREA), THE PRINCIPALITY OF WALES, AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE VISION AND ETHOS OF THE CHARITY.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The Pill Trust reported a net surplus of £31,132 for the year ending March 2026, with total receipts of £105,013 and total payments of £73,881. The charity holds total funds of £64,029, comprising £63,950 in restricted funds and £79 in unrestricted funds. The trustees state that the excess is restricted and intended to support future community work, while noting a continued reliance on securing grants and funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rachel Young
- Rev Justin Groves
- Rev Kevin John Hasler
- Robert Franklin Pike
- Valery Susan Ede
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £105k | £74k |
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £42k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE PILL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The Pill Trust reported a net surplus of £31,132 for the year ending March 2026, with total receipts of £105,013 and total payments of £73,881. The charity holds total funds of £64,029, comprising £63,950 in restricted funds and £79 in unrestricted funds. The trustees state that the excess is restricted and intended to support future community work, while noting a continued reliance on securing grants and funding sources.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2026 | £20k | Supporting low-income families in Pillgwenlly South Wales |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2025 | £20k | Expanding our work with low-income families in Pillgwenlly Newport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/07/2024 | £2k | Sensory play cafe in Pill; Newport |