G J W TURNER TRUST
To help worthy organisations within the Birmingham area
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £13,103,035, supported by investment income of £362,241 and net investment gains of £179,609. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet obligations and that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The income of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2025 amounted to £362,241 (2024 £346,094).” — page 4
“It is the policy of the Trustees to seek to maintain over the long term the value of the Trust as adjusted for inflation, so that its grant giving capacity will not diminish in real terms. The reserves held at the year end amounted to £13,103,035 (2024 £12,967,607).” — page 4
“Mrs L Davis is an employee of Shakespeare Martineau LLP. During the year ended 5th April 2025 Shakespeare Martineau LLP charged the Charity for professional fees relating to the ongoing trusteeship of Mrs L Davis amounting to £1,988 (2024 £2,460).” — page 17
Trustees
- Hugh Bampfield Carslakechair
- KATE HONEYBORNE
- Lesley Davis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £362k | £406k |
| 05/04/2024 | £346k | £438k |
| 05/04/2023 | £360k | £432k |
| 05/04/2022 | £369k | £390k |
| 05/04/2021 | £314k | £324k |
Common questions
Is G J W TURNER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £13,103,035, supported by investment income of £362,241 and net investment gains of £179,609. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet obligations and that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £97k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £94k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust
- TURNER'S ALMSHOUSES
- THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE LORD AUSTIN TRUST
- TURN TRUST
- FRIENDS OF BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G J W TURNER TRUST | £362k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TURNER'S ALMSHOUSES | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.9m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LORD AUSTIN TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TURN TRUST | £672k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |