THE ANDRE CHRISTIAN TRUST
Our charitable activities are very much driven by the Objectives of the Trust. We seek to work with organisations and individuals where our support can make a real difference. We also support organisations and individuals where we have the developed a working relationship and dialogue over a period of time.
Objects
Objects 4.1. The Objects of the Charity are for the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith including, without limitation, the following purposes in such proportions and in such manner generally as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit: 4.1.1. The making of grants to other charitable organisations who promote the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith; and 4.1.2. The making of grants to other charitable organisations who put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness and the advancement of education.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £91,135 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a £59,393 gain on investments. Total incoming resources were £64,054, while charitable expenditure and support costs totaled £32,312. The trustees confirm adequate resources for future operations and note that unrestricted reserves stood at £40,067.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that the free reserves, excluding investments used to generate income, are left at an appropriate level. it is the intention of the Trustess to distribute most of the income available after paying the running costs of the charity.” — page 5
“In 2023, one grant of £3,000 was made to another charity who had a trustee who also acted as a trustee for this charity. in this situation, the trustee abstained from voting an any decision to support a grant application.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- James Eaton Pettit
- PETER KENNETH APPLEBY
- STEPHEN DAVID PAUL DAYKIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £64k | £32k |
| 31/12/2023 | £62k | £72k |
| 31/12/2022 | £61k | £68k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £88k |
| 31/12/2020 | £59k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE ANDRE CHRISTIAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £91,135 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a £59,393 gain on investments. Total incoming resources were £64,054, while charitable expenditure and support costs totaled £32,312. The trustees confirm adequate resources for future operations and note that unrestricted reserves stood at £40,067. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.