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SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST

Registered charity 229553 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£223k
Latest spending
£163k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £194,075, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain grant levels during periods of income volatility or capital loss. The charity reported a net deficit of £68,511 for the year, driven by investment losses, though total assets remained substantial at £9.15 million. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in income, or unrealised capital losses on Invested funds, or costs of generating funds, grants will continue at a similar level until capital and income generation improves, or consideration can be given to other ways in which additional funds may be raised (held: £194k)
“The Trustees consider that this level of reserves will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in income, or unrealised capital losses on Invested funds, or costs of generating funds, grants will continue at a similar level until capital and income generation improves, or consideration can be given to other ways in which additional funds may be raised.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs V R Persson, daughter of trustee Lady Colman, received a salary as bookkeeper.
“Mrs V R Persson received a salary of £5,460 (2024 - £5,304) as the charity bookkeeper. Mrs Persson is the daughter of Lady Colman who is a trustee of the charity.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
04/04/2025£223k£163k
04/04/2024£218k£227k
04/04/2023£229k£193k
04/04/2022£203k£228k
04/04/2021£181k£220k

Common questions

Is SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £194,075, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain grant levels during periods of income volatility or capital loss. The charity reported a net deficit of £68,511 for the year, driven by investment losses, though total assets remained substantial at £9.15 million. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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