THE ESHER HOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£205k
Latest spending
£193k
Registered
1978
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,755,015, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds driven by significant investment gains, with no employees or trustee remuneration affecting the financial position.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: between three and six month’s expenditure (held: £2.8m)
“It is the policy of the trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity holds 22 ordinary £150 shares in Stewart & Wight Limited a company in which Mr & Mrs M Conn (trustees) hold a material interest.
“The charity holds 22 ordinary £150 shares in Stewart & Wight Limited a company in which Mr & Mrs M Conn (trustees) hold a material interest. The charity also holds 100 ordinary £1 shares in Cosmic Securities Limited, a company in which Mr D Conn (trustee) holds a material interest.” — page 12
“The charity holds 22 ordinary £150 shares in Stewart & Wight Limited a company in which Mr & Mrs M Conn (trustees) hold a material interest. The charity also holds 100 ordinary £1 shares in Cosmic Securities Limited, a company in which Mr D Conn (trustee) holds a material interest.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity holds 100 ordinary £1 shares in Cosmic Securities Limited a company in which Mr D Conn (trustee) holds a material interest.
“The charity holds 22 ordinary £150 shares in Stewart & Wight Limited a company in which Mr & Mrs M Conn (trustees) hold a material interest. The charity also holds 100 ordinary £1 shares in Cosmic Securities Limited, a company in which Mr D Conn (trustee) holds a material interest.” — page 12
“The charity holds 22 ordinary £150 shares in Stewart & Wight Limited a company in which Mr & Mrs M Conn (trustees) hold a material interest. The charity also holds 100 ordinary £1 shares in Cosmic Securities Limited, a company in which Mr D Conn (trustee) holds a material interest.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2023) to "within" (FY2025).
Trustees
- MICHAEL BERNARD CONNchair
- DOUGLAS GABRIEL CONN
- HADASSA RACHEL CONN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £205k | £193k |
| 30/06/2024 | £194k | £212k |
| 30/06/2023 | £190k | £102k |
| 30/06/2022 | £184k | £127k |
| 30/06/2021 | £193k | £43k |
Common questions
Is THE ESHER HOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,755,015, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net increase in funds driven by significant investment gains, with no employees or trustee remuneration affecting the financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £904k |
| ARDINA LIMITED | 1 | £98k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £95k |
| YESBE LIMITED | 1 | £68k |
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £8k |