THE IAN KARTEN CHARITABLE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £239,000, which the trustees consider appropriate to continue current activities and fund future plans. The trustees note that in the event of a shortfall, they are readily able to supplement free reserves by drawing down on investments held. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The free reserves held at 30 September 2025 total £239,000 (2024: £429,213), in line with this target.”
Trustees
- ALEXANDRA MORAN
- ANTHONY DAVIS
- EDWARD COPISAROW
- Emily Davis
- SALLY ELIZABETH COOKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £447k | £562k |
| 30/09/2024 | £465k | £447k |
| 30/09/2023 | £448k | £428k |
| 30/09/2022 | £455k | £399k |
| 30/09/2021 | £430k | £357k |
Common questions
Is THE IAN KARTEN CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £239,000, which the trustees consider appropriate to continue current activities and fund future plans. The trustees note that in the event of a shortfall, they are readily able to supplement free reserves by drawing down on investments held. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ONE FOOTSTEP | 1 | — |
| THE MOTIVATION CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £81k |
| HALLMARK CARE HOMES FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |