THE PILLING TRUST FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income exceeded expenditure by £3,451 after accounting for a net investment loss of £162,450. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £13,435,738, which the trustees consider satisfactory given the indefinite demand for grants. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“We consider the fund at £13,425,738 (2024: £13,417,787) being the amount not earmarked for a specific purpose, to be satisfactory.” — page 5
“Max Elliott declared an interest in application 1856, 1866 and 1867.” — page 19
“Fees invoiced by Beevers and Struthers Accountants for accountancy and trust administration of £20,502 (2024: £18,895) were payable in the year.” — page 19
“Max Elliott declared an interest in application 1856, 1866 and 1867.” — page 19
“Fees invoiced by Beevers and Struthers Accountants for accountancy and trust administration of £20,502 (2024: £18,895) were payable in the year.” — page 19
Trustees
- JOHN MARTIN SUTCLIFFEchair
- ANDREW JAMES PALMER
- ANNE MELINDA ELDER
- Dr Maximillian Elliott
- PROFESSOR IAN GRAHAM TRACEY
- Rev PETER HOWELL-JONES
- THOMAS JAMES BELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £351k | £185k |
| 05/04/2024 | £376k | £195k |
| 05/04/2023 | £322k | £239k |
| 05/04/2022 | £315k | £233k |
| 05/04/2021 | £308k | £288k |
Common questions
Is THE PILLING TRUST FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income exceeded expenditure by £3,451 after accounting for a net investment loss of £162,450. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £13,435,738, which the trustees consider satisfactory given the indefinite demand for grants. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA Chartered Accountants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| MOISHE AND ESTHER ITZINGER FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |