SUTTON COLDFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST
Within Sutton Coldfield :To provide Almshouses and related benefits for elderly beneficiaries. Make grants for the relief of persons who may be elderly, disadvantaged, disabled or in need of medical assistance.To provide special benefits to local education authority schools, places of worship, historic buildings and support community groups, recreation and leisure.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net increase in total funds of £1,887,000, driven by a £2,485,000 gain on investment assets which offset a net operating expenditure of £598,000. Per the trustees' report, the Trust holds undesignated free reserves of £7,596,000, which exceeds their stated target of £7,400,000, and they consider the financial position to be relatively healthy with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year in the band £60,001-£70,000 (2024: 1).” — page 28
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year in the band £60,001-£70,000 (2024: 1).” — page 28
“After consideration Trustees consider that it is appropriate to hold undesignated free reserves of at least £7,400,000.” — page 14
“Grant approved & part paid 375,000 Jericho Foundation - Sutton Works S Roberts Family Link”
“Grant approved/ completed 78,000 St Giles Hospice F Murray Family Link”
“Grant approved & part paid 375,000 Jericho Foundation - Sutton Works S Roberts Family Link”
“Grant approved/ completed 78,000 St Giles Hospice F Murray Family Link”
“Grant approved & part paid 375,000 Jericho Foundation - Sutton Works S Roberts Family Link”
“Grant approved/ completed 78,000 St Giles Hospice F Murray Family Link”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/01/2021)
Trustees
- ANDREW FRANCIS BURLEY
- Andrew Charles Morris
- Brian William Maynard
- Bryan Dunn
- Cllr David Pears
- Cllr. Simon Douglas John Ward
- Danielle Williams
- Dr Francis Patrick Murray
- Fahmida Ismail
- Jane Mosson
- Nigel Meredith
- Rev Rebecca Reeve
- Stuart Kurt Roberts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.9m | £2.5m |
| 30/09/2024 | £2.2m | £3.0m |
| 30/09/2023 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 30/09/2022 | £2.3m | £1.9m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.8m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is SUTTON COLDFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net increase in total funds of £1,887,000, driven by a £2,485,000 gain on investment assets which offset a net operating expenditure of £598,000. Per the trustees' report, the Trust holds undesignated free reserves of £7,596,000, which exceeds their stated target of £7,400,000, and they consider the financial position to be relatively healthy with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of SUTTON COLDFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SUTTON COLDFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUTTON COLDFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHNS, WALMLEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHNS, WALMLEY | FY2024 | £32k | Grant received by the PCC (not paid out by the PCC). The accounts state: 'we are very grateful to the Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for a grant of £32,000'. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/06/2005 | £178 | "A Project To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2 With A Carnival To Celebrate Ve Day For The Benefit Of Residents Of Sutton C" |
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- THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON COLDFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BANBURY CHARITIES | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAREFIELD PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUTTON CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD GREAT MISSENDEN AND DISTRICT SOCIETY | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |