C AND J CLARK LIMITED EMPLOYEES 1922 TRUST
Making grants to past and present employees of C&J Clark Ltd and their dependents to assist with hardship, education etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £51,982 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net deficit of £36,681 after investment movements. Despite this deficit, total unrestricted reserves remained substantial at £2,856,766, with trustees confirming these funds are sufficient for current grant-giving requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are also trustees of The Clark Foundation. During the year, The Clark Foundation provided accounting services amounting to £230 (2024: £192) and Trust management and secretarial services to the trust amounting to £4,162 (2024: £3,735).” — page 15
“Two trustees, Martin Lovell and Richard Clark, are also trustees of the Alfred Gillett Trust. During the year the charity awarded grants totalling £21,000 (2024: £69,200) to the Alfred Gillett Trust toward the construction of the Shoemakers Museum and outreach work.” — page 15
“The trustees are also trustees of The Clark Foundation. During the year, The Clark Foundation provided accounting services amounting to £230 (2024: £192) and Trust management and secretarial services to the trust amounting to £4,162 (2024: £3,735).” — page 15
“Two trustees, Martin Lovell and Richard Clark, are also trustees of the Alfred Gillett Trust. During the year the charity awarded grants totalling £21,000 (2024: £69,200) to the Alfred Gillett Trust toward the construction of the Shoemakers Museum and outreach work.” — page 15
Trustees
- GLORIA JANE CLARKchair
- Cllr Martin Lovell
- JUDITH DERBYSHIRE
- Peter Drew
- Sebastian Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £106k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £181k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £76k |
| 31/03/2022 | £42k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £25k |
Common questions
Is C AND J CLARK LIMITED EMPLOYEES 1922 TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £51,982 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net deficit of £36,681 after investment movements. Despite this deficit, total unrestricted reserves remained substantial at £2,856,766, with trustees confirming these funds are sufficient for current grant-giving requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.