THE RUTH AND STUART LIPTON CHARITABLE TRUST
The trust supports charitable institutions and promotes charitable purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £22,599 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £93,351. Despite this deficit, the Trustees confirm that the financial position is sufficient to meet ongoing expenditure and future plans, with no funds in deficit. The Trust does not actively fundraise, relying instead on investment income and donations from trustees to support its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and associated income tax recoverable amounted to 51,313” — page 4
“During the year Alexander Russell Parker was a partner in Messrs Lewis Golden LLP, Chartered Accountants, who provided accountancy and tax services to the Trust to the value of £6,540 (2024: £6,900) including VAT. None of the other Trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.” — page 13
“During the year Alexander Russell Parker was a partner in Messrs Lewis Golden LLP, Chartered Accountants, who provided accountancy and tax services to the Trust to the value of £6,540 (2024: £6,900) including VAT.” — page 13
“Grants of £7,114 (2024: £3,080) were made to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, of which two Trustees are members.”
“During the year Alexander Russell Parker was a partner in Messrs Lewis Golden LLP, Chartered Accountants, who provided accountancy and tax services to the Trust to the value of £6,540 (2024: £6,900) including VAT.” — page 13
“Grants of £7,114 (2024: £3,080) were made to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, of which two Trustees are members.”
“During the year Alexander Russell Parker was a partner in Messrs Lewis Golden LLP, Chartered Accountants, who provided accountancy and tax services to the Trust to the value of £6,540 (2024: £6,900) including VAT.” — page 13
“Grants of £7,114 (2024: £3,080) were made to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, of which two Trustees are members.”
Trustees
- Alexander Russell Parker
- LADY RUTH KATHRYN LIPTON
- SIR STUART ANTHONY LIPTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £52k | £77k |
| 05/04/2024 | £76k | £60k |
| 05/04/2023 | £68k | £64k |
| 05/04/2022 | £44k | £61k |
| 05/04/2021 | £2k | £93k |
Common questions
Is THE RUTH AND STUART LIPTON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £22,599 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £93,351. Despite this deficit, the Trustees confirm that the financial position is sufficient to meet ongoing expenditure and future plans, with no funds in deficit. The Trust does not actively fundraise, relying instead on investment income and donations from trustees to support its charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.