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THE MATTHEWS WRIGHTSON CHARITY TRUST

Registered charity 262109 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as M W C T

The Trust supports smaller charities in the UK and overseas, particularly those working with the young, disabled and underprivileged,though most areas of charitable work are considered. Grants are not normally made to large national charities. The trustees would not normally support animal charities nor the maintenance of the fabric of churches,schools and village halls.

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Latest income
£76k
Latest spending
£74k
Registered
1971
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,971 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward amounting to £2,051,727. The trustees maintain free reserves of £45,569, which they note is approximately seven months' expenditure, exceeding their policy target of six months. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the trust's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately 6 months’ expenditure (held: £46k)
“maintaining Free Reserves to approximately 6 months’ expenditure” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: fees of £1,230 were paid to Charles Russell Speechlys LLP for the services of Robert Blower (a partner of the firm) who acts as Chairman of the Trustees
“Under the provisions of the governing Trust Deed fees are paid to Charles Russell Speechlys LLP for the services of Robert Blower (a partner of the firm) who acts as Chairman of the Trustees. In 2025 fees of £1,230 were paid (2024 £1,620).” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: fees paid to Charles Russell Speechlys LLP for the services of Robert Blower (a partner of the firm) who acts as Chairman of the Trustees. In 2025 fees of £1,230 were paid
“Under the provisions of the governing Trust Deed fees are paid to Charles Russell Speechlys LLP for the services of Robert Blower (a partner of the firm) who acts as Chairman of the Trustees. In 2025 fees of £1,230 were paid (2024 £1,620).” — page 12
“During both 2024 and 2025 the Charity made a grant of £2,000 to The Help Tibet Trust, a charity of which IS White is also a Trustee.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: grant of £2,000 to The Help Tibet Trust, a charity of which IS White is also a Trustee
“Under the provisions of the governing Trust Deed fees are paid to Charles Russell Speechlys LLP for the services of Robert Blower (a partner of the firm) who acts as Chairman of the Trustees. In 2025 fees of £1,230 were paid (2024 £1,620).” — page 12
“During both 2024 and 2025 the Charity made a grant of £2,000 to The Help Tibet Trust, a charity of which IS White is also a Trustee.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£76k£74k
31/12/2024£80k£80k
31/12/2023£78k£77k
31/12/2022£76k£72k
31/12/2021£74k£67k

Common questions

Is THE MATTHEWS WRIGHTSON CHARITY TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,971 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward amounting to £2,051,727. The trustees maintain free reserves of £45,569, which they note is approximately seven months' expenditure, exceeding their policy target of six months. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.