MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST
Make donations and loans to educational institutions and charitable organisations and for the relief of poverty.
Objects
FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £115,795 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total income of £364,205 and charitable expenditure of £278,993. Unrestricted reserves stood at £2,803,794, which the trustees consider appropriate to cover anticipated donations over the next 12 months and manage income fluctuations. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover anticipated donations over the next 12 months, together with a modest contingency to manage fluctuations in income and expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year the charity received aggregate donations totalling £330,000 (2024: £439,875) from trustees and related parties.” — page 14
“During the year, Mole Charitable Trust donated £15,000 (2024: £30,000) to Manchester Charitable Trust Ltd.” — page 14
“During the year the charity received aggregate donations totalling £330,000 (2024: £439,875) from trustees and related parties.” — page 14
“During the year, Mole Charitable Trust donated £15,000 (2024: £30,000) to Manchester Charitable Trust Ltd.” — page 14
“During the year the charity received aggregate donations totalling £330,000 (2024: £439,875) from trustees and related parties.” — page 14
“During the year, Mole Charitable Trust donated £15,000 (2024: £30,000) to Manchester Charitable Trust Ltd.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: PARK LANE PROPERTIES & INVESTMENTS LIMITED Companies House 01045754 · Financial health read from its filings
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £364k | £279k |
| 31/03/2024 | £482k | £282k |
| 31/03/2023 | £194k | £193k |
| 31/03/2022 | £81k | £237k |
| 31/03/2021 | £188k | £175k |
Common questions
Is MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £115,795 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total income of £364,205 and charitable expenditure of £278,993. Unrestricted reserves stood at £2,803,794, which the trustees consider appropriate to cover anticipated donations over the next 12 months and manage income fluctuations. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ROZAC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| H P CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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- POOLE METHODISTS
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- MS FOUNDATION LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | £364k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| POOLE METHODISTS | £489k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| M O CHARITABLE TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| R M SALES CHARITABLE TRUST | £0 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MS FOUNDATION LIMITED | £46k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | £893k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |