GPM CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trustees continue to promote the objects of the Charity through organisations connected with the Graphical, Paper and Media industries
Objects
(1) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE SICK, CONVALESCENT, DISABLED OR INFIRM AND WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED IN THE GRAPHICAL PAPER AND MEDIA TRADES.(2) THE TRUSTEES MAY RELIEVE THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE BY:(A) MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY; OR (B) PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR GOODS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES; OR(C) MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY TO OTHER PERSONS OR BODIES WHO PROVIDE GOODS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES TO THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,061,950, comprising investments valued at £939,674 and cash balances of £122,876. The trustees report a surplus of £12,126 for the year, noting that cash balances increased by £12,125 compared to the previous year. The filing confirms that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- 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
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- GLYN DEREK BEAVERchair
- Carol Garner
- KEITH KEYS
- LESLI MILLER
- Michael Pike
- Raffiq Moosa
- Richard Wileman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £28k | £20k |
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £16k |
| 31/03/2024 | £27k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £14k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £10k |
Common questions
Is GPM CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,061,950, comprising investments valued at £939,674 and cash balances of £122,876. The trustees report a surplus of £12,126 for the year, noting that cash balances increased by £12,125 compared to the previous year. The filing confirms that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.