THE SHELDON TRUST
To relieve poverty and distress in society concentrating on community projects and special needs groups in the West Midlands area. Nationally, Youth Development projects for young people 16 to 25 years, especially those who are NEET. Small grants for Holidays for the disadvantaged from the West Midlands and Greater London. Grants are made to registered charities and charitable organisations only.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds were £1,234,567 at the year end, representing a surplus for the period. The Trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2013)
Trustees
- JOHN KELYNGE ROBERT ENGLANDchair
- ANDREW BIDNELL
- Claire England
- PAUL KELYNGE ENGLAND
- RACHEL BEATTON
- RUTH GIBBINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £235k | £202k |
| 05/04/2024 | £230k | £320k |
| 05/04/2023 | £314k | £262k |
| 05/04/2022 | £246k | £370k |
| 05/04/2021 | £232k | £226k |
Common questions
Is THE SHELDON TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds were £1,234,567 at the year end, representing a surplus for the period. The Trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by none.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHAHCIRCLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £265k |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| THE HARGREAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £30k |
| NETWORK OF WELLBEING | 1 | £12k |
| THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE SAVE ME TRUST
- THE ZEVI RABINOWITZ CHARITABLE TRUST
- SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST
- SHRUBLANDS YOUTH AND ADULT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST
- EMPOWER YOUTH ZONES LTD
- SIERRA LEONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION TRUST (UK) SLGSOBA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHELDON TRUST | £235k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SAVE ME TRUST | £260k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ZEVI RABINOWITZ CHARITABLE TRUST | £18k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHRUBLANDS YOUTH AND ADULT CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST | £281k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| EMPOWER YOUTH ZONES LTD | £11.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |