THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CARMEN GENERAL CHARITY
The relief and assistance of non-combatant victims of war, natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe in any part of the world, in particular by transporting supplies, aid and other items to those in need and by working with other organisations to provide such relief and assistance.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF NON-COMBATANT VICTIMS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTER, TROUBLE OR CATASTROPHE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD, IN PARTICULAR BY TRANSPORTING SUPPLIES, AID AND OTHER ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED AND BY WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO PROVIDE SUCH RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with unrestricted net assets of £7,403, which is below its stated reserves policy target of £2,000? No, the assets are above the target. The charity employs no staff and relies on volunteers. The trustees consider the charity financially stable with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“trustees aim to maintain reserves of £2,000 to ensure rapid response capability during emergencies.” — page 4
Trustees
- Mark Roderick Winton Griffithschair
- Graham Hayden
- RICHARD LESLIE SPRINGFORD
- Robert Lodge
- WILLIAM HIRON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £222k | £214k |
Common questions
Is THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CARMEN GENERAL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with unrestricted net assets of £7,403, which is below its stated reserves policy target of £2,000? No, the assets are above the target. The charity employs no staff and relies on volunteers. The trustees consider the charity financially stable with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE MONTAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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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 WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CARMEN GENERAL CHARITY | £222k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LADY SUMAYYA HUMANITARIAN AID FOUNDATION LIMITED | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £351k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE WORSHIPFUL SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES GENERAL CHARITY LIMITED | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARMEL INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AID THE NEEDY | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |