THE J R S S T CHARITABLE TRUST
Undertaking or supporting work which relates specifically to supporting the development of an increasingly democratic and socially just society in the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased operations and transferred all assets and liabilities to a new entity, resulting in zero net assets at year-end. The auditor's report highlights this transfer as an emphasis of matter, confirming the statements were prepared on a basis other than going concern for the trust itself. The trustees' report notes that while the trust ceased, the charitable activities continue within the newly incorporated entity.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s total funds were zero at 31 December 2025, following the transfer of net assets of £5 million to the new incorporated entity on 24 November 2025.” — page 7
“Therefore, these financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than as a going concern.”
“Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited (Reform Trust) - rent of £5,325 (2024: £15,431) was charged by the JRSST Charitable Trust for the use of The Garden House.” — page 24
“A recharge of Garden House expenses was made by the JRSST Charitable Trust of £nil (2024: £22,460).” — page 24
“Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited (Reform Trust) - rent of £5,325 (2024: £15,431) was charged by the JRSST Charitable Trust for the use of The Garden House.” — page 24
“A recharge of Garden House expenses was made by the JRSST Charitable Trust of £nil (2024: £22,460).” — page 24
“Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited (Reform Trust) - rent of £5,325 (2024: £15,431) was charged by the JRSST Charitable Trust for the use of The Garden House.” — page 24
“A recharge of Garden House expenses was made by the JRSST Charitable Trust of £nil (2024: £22,460).” — page 24
“Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited (Reform Trust) - rent of £5,325 (2024: £15,431) was charged by the JRSST Charitable Trust for the use of The Garden House.” — page 24
“A recharge of Garden House expenses was made by the JRSST Charitable Trust of £nil (2024: £22,460).” — page 24
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → not a going concern (FY2025).
Trustees
- ALISON RACHEL GOLDSWORTHY
- ANDREW COLIN NEAL
- Duncan Hames
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £89k | £100k |
| 31/12/2024 | £163k | £286k |
| 31/12/2023 | £177k | £348k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £260k |
| 31/12/2021 | £167k | £312k |
Common questions
Is THE J R S S T CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased operations and transferred all assets and liabilities to a new entity, resulting in zero net assets at year-end. The auditor's report highlights this transfer as an emphasis of matter, confirming the statements were prepared on a basis other than going concern for the trust itself. The trustees' report notes that while the trust ceased, the charitable activities continue within the newly incorporated entity. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £80k |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | 1 | £64k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| THE CAMELLIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
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- Just Society Trust
- THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST
- BAIS RIZHIN TRUST
- THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST
- RINA CHARITABLE TRUST
- CENTRE FOR THEOLOGY AND COMMUNITY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE J R S S T CHARITABLE TRUST | £89k | — | 0 | below | — | not going concern |
| Just Society Trust | £587k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | £842k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAIS RIZHIN TRUST | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RINA CHARITABLE TRUST | £336k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |