CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity holds unrestricted funds totaling £26,967,799, with the Trustees satisfied that assets are adequate to meet current objectives for the foreseeable future. The Trustees consider their investments as expendable endowments and explicitly state they do not maintain income reserves as such, aiming instead to distribute a large percentage of investment income year on year. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“M R Feeny is a Partner of Brabners LLP which made charges during the year of £5,970.60 (2024 £12,924.72) for his services as a Trustee. This is classed as an allowable expense according to the constitution. Vanessa Pilkington incurred Trustee expenses amounting to £7,891 during the year.” — page 21
“M R Feeny is a Partner of Brabners LLP which made charges during the year of £5,970.60 (2024 £12,924.72) for his services as a Trustee. This is classed as an allowable expense according to the constitution. Vanessa Pilkington incurred Trustee expenses amounting to £7,891 during the year.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/10/2025)
Trustees
- ARNOLD PHILIP PILKINGTON
- Dr Vanessa Pilkington
- HELOISE PILKINGTON
- MARK RUPERT FEENY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2025 | £539k | £701k |
| 05/10/2024 | £554k | £804k |
| 05/10/2023 | £522k | £808k |
| 05/10/2022 | £467k | £643k |
| 05/10/2021 | £438k | £561k |
Common questions
Is CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Charity holds unrestricted funds totaling £26,967,799, with the Trustees satisfied that assets are adequate to meet current objectives for the foreseeable future. The Trustees consider their investments as expendable endowments and explicitly state they do not maintain income reserves as such, aiming instead to distribute a large percentage of investment income year on year. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG.