CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
We make grants primarily to culture and heritage; nature conservation; and activity, health and wellbeing (including research). We mainly support national charities, but also local charities if their beneficiaries or activities are located in North Wales, London or South East England (specifically Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £11,300,854, with the trustees noting that administration and operating expenses are low and do not require a reserve to be maintained. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £530,274 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses, while total assets remained substantial at over £11.3 million. The trustees confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees continued with the long-established policy of distributing income as it arises since the administration and operating expenses are low and do not require a reserve to be maintained.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2023)
Trustees
- RICHARD JOHN CHAPMANchair
- BRYONY CHAPMAN
- GUY JOHN ALEXANDER CHAPMAN
- Gregory William Chapman
- Thomas Edward Oswin Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £443k | £513k |
| 05/04/2024 | £476k | £502k |
| 05/04/2023 | £2.3m | £403k |
| 05/04/2022 | £2.2m | £330k |
| 05/04/2021 | £265k | £287k |
Common questions
Is CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £11,300,854, with the trustees noting that administration and operating expenses are low and do not require a reserve to be maintained. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £530,274 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses, while total assets remained substantial at over £11.3 million. The trustees confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Denmark Forrester Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIMON & ELIZABETH BATEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £26k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| The Wavertree Education Trust Limited | 1 | £12k |
| THE SWALLOW TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HURDSFIELD | 1 | £5k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST
- The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement
- THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST
- The Charles Godwin Foundation
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £443k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £2.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £29.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |