THE SHEPHERDS LAW TRUST
Maintaining the monastic round of life at Shepherds Law. Making this life available for any people to come and experience, including retreats, group visits and stays, and other activities for young and old.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £622,784 for the period, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £113,777. The trustees note that the charity has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers, with significant capital expenditure funded by donations and asset transfers. The filing confirms adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material debt.
What the accounts disclose
“J M Carr-Ellison is also a trustee of the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust. During the period the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust donated £9,020 to the charity. The charity also reimbursed the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust £859 for insurance paid for by the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust.” — page 22
“During the period the charity paid £1 rent to T Carr-Ellison, the son of trustee J M Carr-Ellison, for the leasehold land owned by the Carr-Ellison estate.” — page 22
“J M Carr-Ellison is also a trustee of the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust. During the period the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust donated £9,020 to the charity. The charity also reimbursed the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust £859 for insurance paid for by the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust.” — page 22
“During the period the charity paid £1 rent to T Carr-Ellison, the son of trustee J M Carr-Ellison, for the leasehold land owned by the Carr-Ellison estate.” — page 22
“J M Carr-Ellison is also a trustee of the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust. During the period the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust donated £9,020 to the charity. The charity also reimbursed the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust £859 for insurance paid for by the Carr-Ellison Family Charitable Trust.” — page 22
“During the period the charity paid £1 rent to T Carr-Ellison, the son of trustee J M Carr-Ellison, for the leasehold land owned by the Carr-Ellison estate.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/01/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Stephen George Plattenchair
- Brother Alf Micael Christoffer Carlstrom SSF
- Dr DAVID CHRISTOPHER GILL
- FATHER George Guiver
- John McMorrough Carr-Ellison
- Michael Richard Palmer
- Paul Charles Michael Coleman
- Rev Jane Barbara Hedges
- Sr Anita Catherine Smith OHP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £631k | £8k |
| 05/04/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE SHEPHERDS LAW TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £622,784 for the period, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £113,777. The trustees note that the charity has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers, with significant capital expenditure funded by donations and asset transfers. The filing confirms adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material debt. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SHEPHERDS LAW TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHEPHERDS LAW TRUST as a grant recipient include THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |