THE MARSH CHRISTIAN TRUST
The Trustees will normally only make grants to registered charities experienced in their chosen field of work and never to individuals. Long-term core funding of appropriate work is the Trust's normal approach, taking the form of money given on a recurring annual basis subject to yearly re-submission and review. The Trust also runs an Awards Scheme in partnership with other organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the trust holds unrestricted reserves of £22,132,144, which the trustees consider a sufficient income-generating base to continue fulfilling charitable objectives. The trust reported a net incoming resource of £715,649 for the year, supported by significant capital gifts and investment returns, indicating strong financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“There were three employees (2024: two) whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more” — page 25
“During the year the trust also received donations from Brian Marsh totalling £1,232,000 (2024 - £1,355,000) in the form of gifts.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (FY2024) → 3 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Brian Marsh OBE — Chairman
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- BRIAN PETER MARSH OBEchair
- ANTONIA MARSH
- Alice Foulk
- CHARLES MICKLEWRIGHT
- NATALIE CLAIRE SUSANNAH COLLINGS
- Nicholas Carter
- Oliver Bogue
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £1.7m | £955k |
| 05/04/2024 | £1.8m | £834k |
| 05/04/2023 | £1.3m | £736k |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.0m | £649k |
| 05/04/2021 | £955k | £576k |
Common questions
Is THE MARSH CHRISTIAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the trust holds unrestricted reserves of £22,132,144, which the trustees consider a sufficient income-generating base to continue fulfilling charitable objectives. The trust reported a net incoming resource of £715,649 for the year, supported by significant capital gifts and investment returns, indicating strong financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Who funds THE MARSH CHRISTIAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MARSH CHRISTIAN TRUST as a grant recipient include BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | FY2025 | £900 | Donations and legacies |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £406k |
| FRIENDS OF TOLDOS AVROHOM YITZCHOK | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- MARIA ASSUMPTA TRUST
- THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE GRANT FOUNDATION
- MIDDLE WAY TRUST
- THE COLIN AND JANET MARSHALL TRUST
- TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARSH CHRISTIAN TRUST | £1.7m | — | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARIA ASSUMPTA TRUST | £703k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | £113k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GRANT FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MIDDLE WAY TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLIN AND JANET MARSHALL TRUST | £130k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |