THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £4.3m, with the Trustees considering this level appropriate to meet anticipated commitments over the next five years. The charity reported a surplus of £0.2m for the year, resulting in an increase in uncommitted funds carried forward. The Trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate major risks, including the low risk of reduced support from their main donor, Trinity College.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Trust’s Sub-Committee for Collection-based Research in the Humanities awarded a grant of £5,000 to the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology. The Museum’s Director is Professor Nicholas Thomas who also chairs this sub-committee.” — page 31
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Professor Dame Ann Dowling OM DBE FRS FREng — Chair of Trustees
- Professor Gemma Burgess — Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Professor Dame Ann Dowlingchair
- PROFESSOR JOHN PYLE FRS
- Professor Ashit - Ash Amin
- Professor Ben Simons
- Professor Christine Holt
- Professor John Marenbon FBA
- Professor Loraine Gelsthorpe
- Professor Nicholas Thomas
- Professor Rae Langton
- Professor Sharon Peacock
- Professor Sir David Baulcombe FRS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.8m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £4.3m, with the Trustees considering this level appropriate to meet anticipated commitments over the next five years. The charity reported a surplus of £0.2m for the year, resulting in an increase in uncommitted funds carried forward. The Trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate major risks, including the low risk of reduced support from their main donor, Trinity College. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
Who funds THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ISAAC NEWTON TRUST as a grant recipient include TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | FY2025 | £2.5m |
| TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE | FY2022 | £2.4m |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ENNISMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £61.4m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £505k |
| PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHING TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |