THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST
The Charity's objectives are to make grants for charitable purposes in any part of the world as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit. In applying income and capital, the trustees of the Charity are supportive of such charitable causes that are for public benefit.
Objects
SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN SUCH PROPORTION AND MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's net assets decreased from £10,168,523 to £9,476,605 due to a net expenditure of £691,918, driven by grants of £571,966 and investment management costs. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,973,219 and maintains a policy of distributing all income as it arises rather than accumulating reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the trustees is to aim to distribute all the income as it arises and not to accumulate reserves.” — page 4
“During the year the trust incurred legal fees of £4,392.60 (2024: £5,881) for legal services payable to Payne Hicks Beach. Martin Paisner was a partner in this firm during the year.” — page 10
“During the year the trust incurred administration fees of £19,200.00 (2024: £19,200) for services provided by Prism Administration. Anna Josse was a Director of this firm during the year.” — page 10
“During the year the trust incurred legal fees of £4,392.60 (2024: £5,881) for legal services payable to Payne Hicks Beach. Martin Paisner was a partner in this firm during the year.” — page 10
“During the year the trust incurred administration fees of £19,200.00 (2024: £19,200) for services provided by Prism Administration. Anna Josse was a Director of this firm during the year.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Anna Josse
- Kate Goldberg
- Martin Paisner CBE MA LLM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £141k | £693k |
| 05/04/2024 | £146k | £612k |
| 05/04/2023 | £41k | £655k |
| 05/04/2022 | £107k | £664k |
| 05/04/2021 | £122k | £521k |
Common questions
Is THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's net assets decreased from £10,168,523 to £9,476,605 due to a net expenditure of £691,918, driven by grants of £571,966 and investment management costs. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,973,219 and maintains a policy of distributing all income as it arises rather than accumulating reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSICS FOR ALL | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | £141k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BARNETT AND SYLVIA SHINE NO 2 CHARITABLE TRUST | £40k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE J A SHONE MEMORIAL TRUST | £57k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CYRIL SHACK TRUST | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BASIL SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | £347k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |