THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£954k
Latest spending
£1.2m
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,791,464 for the year ended 5th April 2025, primarily driven by investment losses. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £31,139,636, which the trustees consider sufficient to mitigate risks and continue grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: D.E. Sallows is a partner in Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP who provide accountancy and bookkeeping services to the Trust. Fees due to the firm during the year to 5th April 2025 were £39,326 (2024 - £38,376). The amount outstanding at 5 April 2025 was £15,833.
“D.E. Sallows is a partner in Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP who provide accountancy and bookkeeping services to the Trust. Fees due to the firm during the year to 5th April 2025 were £39,326 (2024 - £38,376). The amount outstanding at 5 April 2025 was £15,833.” — page 23
“P. Magnay is a partner in Thomas Magnay and Co. LLP who provide legal and secretarial services to the Trust. Fees due to the firm during the year to 5th April 2025 were £24,582 (2024 £28,432). The amount outstanding at 5 April 2025 was £8,075.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: P. Magnay is a partner in Thomas Magnay and Co. LLP who provide legal and secretarial services to the Trust. Fees due to the firm during the year to 5th April 2025 were £24,582 (2024 £28,432). The amount outstanding at 5 April 2025 was £8,075.
“D.E. Sallows is a partner in Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP who provide accountancy and bookkeeping services to the Trust. Fees due to the firm during the year to 5th April 2025 were £39,326 (2024 - £38,376). The amount outstanding at 5 April 2025 was £15,833.” — page 23
“P. Magnay is a partner in Thomas Magnay and Co. LLP who provide legal and secretarial services to the Trust. Fees due to the firm during the year to 5th April 2025 were £24,582 (2024 £28,432). The amount outstanding at 5 April 2025 was £8,075.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Total income
£954k
Total spending
£1.2m
Cost of raising funds
£166k
Reserves (reported)
£31.1m
Employees
0
Trustees
- David Stuart Spencer Hawkinschair
- DANNY SALLOWS
- Felicity Davies
- PETER MAGNAY
- Pamela Helen Louise Mallen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £954k | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2024 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2023 | £1.1m | £860k |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.0m | £971k |
| 05/04/2021 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,791,464 for the year ended 5th April 2025, primarily driven by investment losses. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £31,139,636, which the trustees consider sufficient to mitigate risks and continue grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price & Company.