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SAINT MARTIN'S TRUST

Registered charity 221040 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£954k
Latest spending
£981k
Registered
1967
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted general funds of £4,043,602, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of covering costs for at least two years. The trustees consider the charity will continue in operation for at least 12 months, supported by significant investment holdings and a low-risk investment approach.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two years (held: £4.0m)
“It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the general funds of the Charity, at a level which provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support costs and to meet their continuing obligations for at least two years.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments made to Shakespeare Martineau LLP for legal services. Mrs L A Davis, current clerk to the Trustees, is a partner in Shakespeare Martineau LLP.
“During the year payments of £39,506 (2024: £60,915) were made to Shakespeare Martineau LLP for legal services provided to the charity. Mrs L A Davis, current clerk to the Trustees, is a partner in Shakespeare Martineau LLP.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Cooper Parry Group Limited.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£954k
Total spending
£981k
Cost of raising funds
£104k
Reserves (reported)
£4.0m
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~49.5 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Birmingham City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£954k£981k
31/12/2024£1.1m£917k
31/12/2023£859k£790k
31/12/2022£1.5m£788k
31/12/2021£736k£692k

Common questions

Is SAINT MARTIN'S TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted general funds of £4,043,602, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of covering costs for at least two years. The trustees consider the charity will continue in operation for at least 12 months, supported by significant investment holdings and a low-risk investment approach. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cooper Parry Group Limited.

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