THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £22,601,538 at year end, which the trustees consider appropriate given their reliance on volatile investment income. The charity does not engage in fundraising, relying instead on investment income to fund charitable grants. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year the charity paid a facilities charge of £15,000 plus VAT (2024 - £15,000 plus VAT) for office space and administation fees of £13,200 plus VAT (2024 - £nil) to Kambos Consulting Limited, a company in which a trustee is also a director of.” — page 22
“A family member of a trustee was employed as a consultant to carry out administrative duties to the value of £nil (2024 - £10,975).” — page 22
“During the year the charity paid a facilities charge of £15,000 plus VAT (2024 - £15,000 plus VAT) for office space and administation fees of £13,200 plus VAT (2024 - £nil) to Kambos Consulting Limited, a company in which a trustee is also a director of.” — page 22
“A family member of a trustee was employed as a consultant to carry out administrative duties to the value of £nil (2024 - £10,975).” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/04/2023)
Trustees
- GEORGE WILLIAM CALVOCORESSIchair
- CAROLINE EUNICE EADY
- ELFRIDA JANE CALVOCORESSI
- Mark James Silver
- SIMON CHARLES SAMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £618k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2024 | £609k | £567k |
| 05/04/2023 | £3.5m | £515k |
| 05/04/2022 | £432k | £203k |
| 05/04/2021 | £410k | £324k |
Common questions
Is THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £22,601,538 at year end, which the trustees consider appropriate given their reliance on volatile investment income. The charity does not engage in fundraising, relying instead on investment income to fund charitable grants. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |