THE PILLING TRUST FUND
The charity awards grants to churches within the Anglican communion and other institutions in order to further its objectives.
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
“Income from listed UK investments 190,505” — page 15
“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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA Chartered Accountants.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
| THE R C SNELLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| MOISHE AND ESTHER ITZINGER FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
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- THE PELL CHARITABLE TRUST
- INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NUMBER 1 TRUST FUND
- THE PILGRIM CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
- PENINIM CHARITY TRUST
- SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND
- THE PANACEA CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PILLING TRUST FUND | £351k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £249k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NUMBER 1 TRUST FUND | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PILGRIM CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST | £112k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PENINIM CHARITY TRUST | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | £183k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |