CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST
The trustees apply their resources to supporting charities and charitable purposes generally but with priority being given to causes in Cornwall, in particular those connected with people in need and also heritage, the environment, horticulture, the armed services and the arts.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £35,591 for the year ended 5 April 2024, driven by investment losses of £78,237. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £62,888, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover minimal and predictable administrative expenses. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months' revenue.
What the accounts disclose
“From September 2018 it was agreed to introduce a reserve policy whereby the trust ensures that it is maintained at the equivalent of six months revenue reserve.” — page 4
“Antony Hospitality Holdings Ltd is a company under the control of Tremayne Carew Pole, a Trustee of the charity. At the year end the company owed £100 (2023: £100) to the charity.” — page 15
Trustees
- James Piran Williams DLchair
- Clare Coode
- TREMAYNE JOHN CAREW POLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £142k | £205k |
| 05/04/2024 | £134k | £91k |
| 05/04/2023 | £98k | £96k |
| 05/04/2022 | £85k | £102k |
| 05/04/2021 | £76k | £79k |
Common questions
Is CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £35,591 for the year ended 5 April 2024, driven by investment losses of £78,237. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £62,888, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover minimal and predictable administrative expenses. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months' revenue. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £111k | Grants payable |
| CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £-2k | Other |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £341k |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | 1 | £19k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- CAREW POLE GARDEN TRUST
- CORNWALL CARE LIMITED
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
- The Poland Trust
- NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL TRUST
- THE CORNWALL BUILDINGS PRESERVATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAREW POLE GARDEN TRUST | £102k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL CARE LIMITED | £34.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Poland Trust | £282k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL TRUST | £2.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |