THE PILGRIM TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £94,706,447 at the end of the year, supported by net gains on investments of £8,535,886. The Trustees report that the endowment stood at £100,409,694, with a stated policy to maintain its value in real terms over the long term. The charity does not actively fundraise and relies on investment income to meet its distribution targets and operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £95,001 - £100,000 (2024: one between £90,001 - £95,000).” — page 42
“One employee earned between £95,001 - £100,000” — page 42
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £90,001 - £95,000 (FY2024) to £95,001 - £100,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- ATULKUMAR BHOGILAL PATEL MBE
- Alice Flora La Trobe Weston
- CULLAGH WARNOCK
- Dr ANNA KEAY
- Dr Alexander John Sturgis
- Joan Winterkorn
- Lord James Sassoon
- Marie Staunton
- Matthew William Ridley
- Samira Ahmed
- Simone Spray
- Tobias Alexander Anstruther
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.2m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.9m | £3.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.6m | £3.4m |
Common questions
Is THE PILGRIM TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £94,706,447 at the end of the year, supported by net gains on investments of £8,535,886. The Trustees report that the endowment stood at £100,409,694, with a stated policy to maintain its value in real terms over the long term. The charity does not actively fundraise and relies on investment income to meet its distribution targets and operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PILGRIM TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £95,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE PILGRIM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PILGRIM TRUST as a grant recipient include THE IDLEWILD TRUST, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | FY2024 | £20k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £8k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |