THE ROBERT AND MARGARET MOSS CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trust's objects are: (a) to foster and promote medical and scientific research into the vast problems of human nutrition, (b) to foster and promote medical research generally, (c) the relief of poverty and (d) the advancement of education.
Objects
(A) TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO THE VAST PROBLEMS OF HUMAN NUTRITION. (B) TO CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER LEGALLY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME BY DEED EXECUTED WITH THIER UNANIMOUS CONSENT DECLARE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £2,536,888, driven by investment revaluation gains. The trustees maintain reserves to generate investment income for grants and administration, considering the current level sufficient for future needs. The trust is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust’s income is entirely from investment dividends” — page 4
“The Trustees’ policy is to maintain sufficient income reserves to produce investment income of approximately £30,000 - £50,000 in each year”
“Remuneration and expenses were paid to Blake Morgan LLP of £7,384 (2025: £7,560), where JPO Cole is a consultant, for the administration of the Trust. Such payment is authorised under specific powers contained in the Trust deed.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- JOHN PETER OSWALD COLE
- Joanna Rachel Walliker
- MAGGIE PERRIN
- Sophie Elizabeth Durand
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £39k | £52k |
| 05/04/2025 | £39k | £57k |
| 05/04/2024 | £34k | £49k |
| 05/04/2023 | £32k | £45k |
| 05/04/2022 | £30k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE ROBERT AND MARGARET MOSS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £2,536,888, driven by investment revaluation gains. The trustees maintain reserves to generate investment income for grants and administration, considering the current level sufficient for future needs. The trust is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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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 ROBERT AND MARGARET MOSS CHARITABLE TRUST | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAROLD AND MARJORIE MOSS CHARITABLE TRUST | £156k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MASONS COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | £93k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY FOR MEDICINES RESEARCH | £79k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOSART CHARITABLE TRUST | £575k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |