THE EARLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
General Charitable PurposesRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activities
Objects
(1) ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND IN PARTICULAR TO SUPPORT CHRISTIAN WORKERS, MINISTERS, MISSIONARIES OR OVERSEAS WORKERS AND PERSONS IN SPRITUAL NEED; (2) SUCH OTHER LEGALLY CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE FROM TIME TO TIME RECOGNISED BY LAW AS GOOD CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a significant decrease in building maintenance costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially dependent on free will offerings and has no employed positions, with all work carried out on a voluntary basis.
What the accounts disclose
“In view of the consistent pattern of income and expenses and the response to the recent appeal to raise specific funds to cover special costs the Trustees will continue its practice of not setting aside any reserves for unforeseen occurrences.” — page 5
“Peter Cowling (trustee of Reach / Learn4life): Learn4life received £3,550 (2024 £2,750) in gifts to support Christian schools' ministry.” — page 17
“James Moorcroft (son of elder): Gifted £100 while occupying the church house as part of church ministry.” — page 17
“Peter Cowling (trustee of Reach / Learn4life): Learn4life received £3,550 (2024 £2,750) in gifts to support Christian schools' ministry.” — page 17
“James Moorcroft (son of elder): Gifted £100 while occupying the church house as part of church ministry.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- DAVID JOHN MEDLOCK
- MICHAEL CHARLES PARTING
- Matthew Keith James Steed
- Samuel James Pemberton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £122k | £108k |
| 31/03/2024 | £120k | £134k |
| 31/03/2023 | £100k | £124k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £108k |
| 31/03/2021 | £96k | £123k |
Common questions
Is THE EARLEY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a significant decrease in building maintenance costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially dependent on free will offerings and has no employed positions, with all work carried out on a voluntary basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £490k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £375k |
| LATATE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £55k |
| CLYDPRIDE LIMITED | 1 | £35k |
| THE RAPHAEL FRESHWATER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
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- THE EARLEY CHARITY
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- EQUITABLE CHARITY TRUST
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- J W CHAPMAN EARLESMERE CHARITABLE TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EARLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £122k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | £235k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AUDREY EARLE CHARITABLE TRUST | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EQUITABLE CHARITY TRUST | £367k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| J W CHAPMAN EARLESMERE CHARITABLE TRUST | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |