THE STOLLER CHARITABLE TRUST
Latest income
£1.6m
Latest spending
£2.7m
Registered
1982
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,423,105 for the year, primarily due to granting donations in excess of incoming resources and investment losses. Per the trustees' report, total reserves stood at £5,488,098, with free reserves around £2.1m, which the trustees believe enables the charity to pursue its aims with confidence. The charity does not actively fundraise and relies on investment returns and donations to meet its obligations.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Accountancy services provided by BK Plus Limited, a partnership in which Trustee A P Dixon was a partner.
“During the year, the group made payments in respect of accountancy services of £13,420 (2024: £10,305) to BK Plus, a partnership in which A P Dixon (Trustee) was a partner during the year. £7,920 (2024: £4,180) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
“In addition, the group also made payments in respect of legal services of £4,530 (2024: £8,025) to Kuit Steinart Levy, a partnership connected to KSL Trustees Limited (Trustee). £4,530 (2024: £8,025) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal services provided by Kuit Steinart Levy, a partnership connected to Trustee KSL Trustees Limited.
“During the year, the group made payments in respect of accountancy services of £13,420 (2024: £10,305) to BK Plus, a partnership in which A P Dixon (Trustee) was a partner during the year. £7,920 (2024: £4,180) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
“In addition, the group also made payments in respect of legal services of £4,530 (2024: £8,025) to Kuit Steinart Levy, a partnership connected to KSL Trustees Limited (Trustee). £4,530 (2024: £8,025) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administration fees and expenses paid to SKL Consultancy Limited, a company in which Trustee S M Lowe is a director.
“During the year, the group made payments in respect of accountancy services of £13,420 (2024: £10,305) to BK Plus, a partnership in which A P Dixon (Trustee) was a partner during the year. £7,920 (2024: £4,180) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
“In addition, the group also made payments in respect of legal services of £4,530 (2024: £8,025) to Kuit Steinart Levy, a partnership connected to KSL Trustees Limited (Trustee). £4,530 (2024: £8,025) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants paid to Mahdlo (Oldham Youth Zone), an organisation of which Trustee Sir Norman Stoller is President.
“During the year, the group made payments in respect of accountancy services of £13,420 (2024: £10,305) to BK Plus, a partnership in which A P Dixon (Trustee) was a partner during the year. £7,920 (2024: £4,180) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
“In addition, the group also made payments in respect of legal services of £4,530 (2024: £8,025) to Kuit Steinart Levy, a partnership connected to KSL Trustees Limited (Trustee). £4,530 (2024: £8,025) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation of shares by Trustee Sir Norman Stoller.
“During the year, the group made payments in respect of accountancy services of £13,420 (2024: £10,305) to BK Plus, a partnership in which A P Dixon (Trustee) was a partner during the year. £7,920 (2024: £4,180) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
“In addition, the group also made payments in respect of legal services of £4,530 (2024: £8,025) to Kuit Steinart Levy, a partnership connected to KSL Trustees Limited (Trustee). £4,530 (2024: £8,025) of the payments relate to the Trust.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: SCT Climbing Limited
“The Stoller Charitable Trust has a wholly owned subsidiary company SCT Climbing Limited which trades as an indoor climbing centre in Oldham.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Total income
£1.6m
Total spending
£2.7m
Cost of raising funds
£1.3m
Reserves (reported)
£5.5m
Employees
57
Trustees
- SIR NORMAN KELVIN STOLLER CBEKStJDLchair
- Andrew Dixon
- KSL TRUSTEES LIMITED
- ROGER GOULD
- Richard Christopher William Parkinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £1.6m | £2.7m |
| 05/04/2024 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 05/04/2023 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.3m | £7.2m |
| 05/04/2021 | £2.7m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is THE STOLLER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,423,105 for the year, primarily due to granting donations in excess of incoming resources and investment losses. Per the trustees' report, total reserves stood at £5,488,098, with free reserves around £2.1m, which the trustees believe enables the charity to pursue its aims with confidence. The charity does not actively fundraise and relies on investment returns and donations to meet its obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Barlow Andrews LLP.
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