EBENEZER TRUST
The trustees support churches and other charitable bodies, mainly those involved with the promotion and spreading of the Christian faith.
Objects
THE SUPPORT BY CONTRIBUTION, LOAN, GIFT OR SUBSCRIPTION OF ANY RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTION WHICH IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROTESTANT AND EVANGELICAL TENETS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF MISSIONARY ACTIVITY DESIGNED FOR THE SPREAD OF SUCH FAITH. FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE GOVERNING INSTRUMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust has no stated policy for retaining reserves and accepts that reserves may be depleted as gifts received are less than grants made. The Trust holds a significant investment portfolio valued at £374,827 to support future charitable donations. There were no liabilities at the year end, and the Trust is managed directly by its two trustees.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Investment
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
- Nigel Thomas Daveychair
- RUTH MARY DAVEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £88k | £74k |
| 05/04/2024 | £70k | £74k |
| 05/04/2023 | £85k | £76k |
| 05/04/2022 | £361k | £390k |
| 05/04/2021 | £55k | £96k |
Common questions
Is EBENEZER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust has no stated policy for retaining reserves and accepts that reserves may be depleted as gifts received are less than grants made. The Trust holds a significant investment portfolio valued at £374,827 to support future charitable donations. There were no liabilities at the year end, and the Trust is managed directly by its two trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £1.1m |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBENEZER TRUST | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELIEZER FOUNDATION | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE B G S CAYZER CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH EBENEZER CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL | £28k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELIZABETH CAYZER CHARITABLE TRUST | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRAZER TRUST | £614k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |