GOLDEN STABLE
Loans for projects undertaken by other Christian charitiesGrants to Christian work in third world countries.Share of equity in houses of christian workers in high cost areas
Objects
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITH POWER FOR THE TRUSTEES TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR PURPOSES WHOSE OBJECTS OR WORK INVOLVES THE FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST OR THE SUPPORT OF THOSE INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE PROMOTION OF THAT GOSPEL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,367,246, described as 'high' due to decreased calls for loans. The trustees anticipate that future grants will exceed income from interest on loans, leading to a decrease in reserves over the coming years as long-term loans are repaid.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment Income (Note 2) 86,331”
“Donations totalling £11,000 (2024 - £8,000) were made to Qavah Trust (formerly Tonbridge Youth Trust) being a charitable organisation in which N P Thomas and Jenny Thomas are Trustees.” — page 16
“A charge of £2,160 (2024 - £2,160) has been raised in respect of the use of office accommodation and facilities by Golden Stable for the year to 31 March 2025. The office accommodation is owned by North Frith Farm, a partnership in which N P Thomas is a partner.” — page 16
“Donations totalling £11,000 (2024 - £8,000) were made to Qavah Trust (formerly Tonbridge Youth Trust) being a charitable organisation in which N P Thomas and Jenny Thomas are Trustees.” — page 16
“A charge of £2,160 (2024 - £2,160) has been raised in respect of the use of office accommodation and facilities by Golden Stable for the year to 31 March 2025. The office accommodation is owned by North Frith Farm, a partnership in which N P Thomas is a partner.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 14/05/2024, 104 days after the 31/01/2024 due date); year ending 31/03/2021 (received 01/02/2022, 1 day after the 31/01/2022 due date).
Trustees
- Nigel Thomaschair
- Alice Bradley
- Cameron Thomas
- Emma Horne
- Jenny Thomas
- Jessica Jay
- Jonathon Jay
- Thomas Horne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £99k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £84k | £171k |
| 31/03/2022 | £63k | £162k |
| 31/03/2021 | £64k | £236k |
Common questions
Is GOLDEN STABLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,367,246, described as 'high' due to decreased calls for loans. The trustees anticipate that future grants will exceed income from interest on loans, leading to a decrease in reserves over the coming years as long-term loans are repaid. 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 HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE, FULWELL | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE GOLDCREST FOUNDATION
- GOLDEN SUNSET TRUST
- ULTING OVERSEAS TRUST
- TAUNTON ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
- GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST
- GOLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN STABLE | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GOLDCREST FOUNDATION | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOLDEN SUNSET TRUST | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ULTING OVERSEAS TRUST | £84k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAUNTON ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | £259k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |