THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,912,564, which the trustees classify as expendable endowment with a policy to spend all current income annually. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £30,510 for the year, driven by investment losses and grant withdrawals. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would indicate non-compliance with accounting standards or regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees do not consider it appropriate to hold any level of income reserves.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/12/2023)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £126k | £340k |
| 05/04/2024 | £126k | £560k |
| 05/04/2023 | £114k | £275k |
| 05/04/2022 | £109k | £236k |
| 05/04/2021 | £99k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,912,564, which the trustees classify as expendable endowment with a policy to spend all current income annually. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £30,510 for the year, driven by investment losses and grant withdrawals. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would indicate non-compliance with accounting standards or regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | 1 | £20k |