THE SAINTS AND SINNERS TRUST LIMITED
The charity distributes grants primarily to charitable institutions, trusts and undertakings established for charitable purposes, and thus seeks to enable other charitable organisations to achieve their objectives.It also, in association with the Crime Journalists Association, awards a prize annually for the most significant contribution to co-operation between the Media and the Police.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £1,840 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward increasing to £58,658. The trustees confirmed that no funds were in deficit and that charitable distributions are made only when reserves are available. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The golf tournament held in October 2025 raised £89,810 gross (2024: £80,600 gross) less costs of £46,403 (2024: £35,795).” — page 4
“The Council aims to distribute its General Fund balance, subject to retaining a sufficient working capital balance, in the subsequent financial year by making charitable distributions.” — page 5
Trustees
- DAVID EDWARDS
- NEIL WINSTON BENSON OBE FCA
- SIR ANTHONY STUART JOLLIFFE GBE
- Sir Timothy James Hamilton Laurence
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £95k | £93k |
| 31/10/2024 | £82k | £86k |
| 31/10/2023 | £80k | £80k |
| 31/10/2022 | £78k | £74k |
| 31/10/2021 | £78k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE SAINTS AND SINNERS TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £1,840 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward increasing to £58,658. The trustees confirmed that no funds were in deficit and that charitable distributions are made only when reserves are available. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SAINTS AND SINNERS TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SAINTS AND SINNERS TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | — |