THE BASIL SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST
The objects of the charity are such charitable purposes as the trustees think fit whether in England and Wales or elsewhere. The capital and income of the Trust is held for general charitable purposes.The trustees make a number of grants to medical, socially supportive, educational and cultural charities plus a number of donations to other charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves (cash funds) decreased from £3,257,295 to £2,323,538 during the year due to grants exceeding income. The trustees intend to distribute reserves over the next 2 to 3 years, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified in the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Trust received interest of £59,702 (2024: £110,130).” — page 3
Trustees
- Kathleen O'Donovan
- Penelope Peskin
- RICHARD MARTIN PESKIN
- Simon Godwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £60k | £993k |
| 05/04/2024 | £110k | £1.4m |
| 05/04/2023 | £40k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2022 | £9k | £781k |
| 05/04/2021 | £23k | £555k |
Common questions
Is THE BASIL SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves (cash funds) decreased from £3,257,295 to £2,323,538 during the year due to grants exceeding income. The trustees intend to distribute reserves over the next 2 to 3 years, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified in the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.