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THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST

Registered charity 270025 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BARNETT AND SYLVIA SHINE NO 1 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SYLVIA SHINE CHARITABLE TRUST NO 1

Latest income
£141k
Latest spending
£693k
Registered
1975
Accounts read
FY2025

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

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The policy of the trustees is to aim to distribute all the income as it arises and not to accumulate reserves.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal fees paid to Payne Hicks Beach, where trustee Martin Paisner was a partner.
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administration fees paid to Prism Administration, where trustee Anna Josse was a Director.
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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?

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.

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