WORLD COMPASSION TRUST
The objects of the charity are to further education, advance of the Christian faith, encourage missionary activity, relieve the poor and needy and to provide help and comfort for the sick and aged, to raise awareness of the needs of people, and to promote unity among the Church.
Objects
SUCH CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. (FOR FULL DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 2 OF TRUST DEED).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £96,551, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £48,548. The trustees report that the charity maintains a cash reserve to address revenue fluctuations and ensure ongoing operations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level that will enable the charity to continue its day to day activities and to plan ahead.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Andrew Cleverly
- Jason Law
- MICHAEL HARRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £75k | £48k |
| 31/12/2024 | £97k | £101k |
| 31/12/2023 | £147k | £153k |
| 31/12/2022 | £95k | £78k |
| 31/12/2021 | £164k | £163k |
Common questions
Is WORLD COMPASSION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £96,551, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £48,548. The trustees report that the charity maintains a cash reserve to address revenue fluctuations and ensure ongoing operations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY WITH ST. PETER & ST. JUDE, WEST BROMPTON | 1 | £122k |
| FESTIVAL OF LIFE | 1 | £109k |
| The Musk-Burton Family Trust | 1 | £101k |
| THE MESSAGE TRUST | 1 | £79k |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £57k |
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | 1 | £17k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST KEA, TRURO | 1 | £14k |
Charities like this
- WORLD OUTREACH
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION
- FOUNDATION MATTERS
- THE WORLD TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD COMPASSION TRUST | £75k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORLD OUTREACH | £103k | £22,500 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST | £206k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT | £53.2m | — | — | above | 13.8% | no doubt |
| WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION MATTERS | £366k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |