CHARITY OF JOHN MARSHALL
a) to support as Patrons the parish church of Christ Church, Southwark;b) to make grants for the support of parsonages to dioceses of the Church of England and the Church in Wales; c) to make restoration and repair grants to Anglican churches in the three counties of Kent, Surrey and Lincolnshire; andd) 4% of the net income is made available to Marshall's Educational Foundation
Objects
FOR ECCLESIASTICAL PURPOSES (CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND CHURCH OF WALES) INCLUDING THE SUPPORT OF POOR LIVINGS. GRANTS TO NEW CHURCHES THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES AND FOR THE REPAIR RESTORATION OR IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN EXISTING CHURCHES IN COUNTIES OF KENT, SURREY OR LINCOLN. ANNUAL SUMS TO THE LECTURER OR PREACHER, THE ORGANIST AND SEXTON OF A CHURCH IN STAMFORD. ANNUAL GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF CHRISTCHURCH, SOUTHWARK, THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK CONNECTED THEREWITH. (FOR DETAILS SEE GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,539,434 for the year, driven by significant investment gains. The trustees confirm that the financial statements can be prepared on a going concern basis, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Free reserves stood at £589,747, which is above the trustees' policy target of approximately £353,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The emoluments of one member of staff are within the range of £80,000 to £89,999 (2024 one).” — page 28
“The emoluments of one member of staff are within the range of £70,000 to £79,999 (2024 one). The emoluments of one member of staff are within the range of £80,000 to £89,999 (2024 one).” — page 28
“UK Property rental income 1,211,344” — page 28
“The trustees consider that the level of free reserves for 2025 should be approximately £353,000.”
“In 2008, the Charity formed Marshalls (New River House) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. The Charity owns the entire issued share capital of £120,000.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£70,001–£80,000: 1; £80,001–£90,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£70,001–£80,000: 1; £80,001–£90,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £70,001–£80,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: MARSHALLS (NEW RIVER HOUSE) LIMITED Companies House 06693438
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- ALASTAIR MICHAEL MOSS MA FRSA
- CHARLES LEDSAM
- Charles Nicholas Wacher MA MRICS
- Chibweka Kavindele
- Colonel ANTONY PAUL GUTHRIE TD DL FRIC
- David John Dudding
- Eleanor Jean Lang
- Ian Maxwell-Scott
- JOHN ANTHONY NICHOLAS HEAWOOD
- LESLEY BOSMAN BSC ACA
- Professor Heather Kathleen McLaughlin
- Rebecca Shilling
- Rev Jonathan Rust
- SURBHI BEATRICE MALHOTRA-Trenkel BA
- Stephen Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is CHARITY OF JOHN MARSHALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,539,434 for the year, driven by significant investment gains. The trustees confirm that the financial statements can be prepared on a going concern basis, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Free reserves stood at £589,747, which is above the trustees' policy target of approximately £353,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHARITY OF JOHN MARSHALL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 - £89,999 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £30k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £1k |
| SION COLLEGE | 1 | £900 |
Charities like this
- JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA
- CHARLOTTE MARSHALL CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST MARY'S CHURCH OF CHRIST
- MOUNTAIN AND MARSH MINISTRY AREA
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS WITH ST STEPHEN, WANDSWORTH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF JOHN MARSHALL | £1.5m | £80,000 - £89,999 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £344k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF MARY AND MARTHA | £649k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARLOTTE MARSHALL CHARITABLE TRUST | £79k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHURCH OF CHRIST | £55k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOUNTAIN AND MARSH MINISTRY AREA | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |