THE DOUGLAS MARTIN TRUST
The charity distributes small sums of money to cases of individual hardship or need - BUT only to cases known to the trustees or through organisations known to the trustees. Unsolicited requests will not be supported or responded to. All grants are dealt with by written communication with any trustee.The charity also owns a small parcel of land managed for biodiversity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by £5,800.23 for the year, resulting in a deficit. However, total funds increased from £638,144.18 to £641,163.78 due to the sale of investment units and asset revaluation surpluses. The trustees confirm that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Act and no material issues were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Catherine Miriam Pollard
- JONATHAN HAROLD EVANS
- Jill Elizabeth Butler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £30k | £36k |
| 05/04/2024 | £36k | £20k |
| 05/04/2023 | £28k | £17k |
| 05/04/2022 | £27k | £26k |
| 05/04/2021 | £26k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE DOUGLAS MARTIN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by £5,800.23 for the year, resulting in a deficit. However, total funds increased from £638,144.18 to £641,163.78 due to the sale of investment units and asset revaluation surpluses. The trustees confirm that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Act and no material issues were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.