THE JOHN AND PAMELA SALTER CHARITABLE TRUST
Makes grants to individuals and organisations for general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, environment, conservation and heritage.
Objects
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES TO PAY OR APPLY THE INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND AND ALSO SO MUCH OF THE CAPITAL OF THE TRUST FUND AS PAMELA JEAN SALTER MAY DETERMINE TO SUCH CHARITIES OR FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE SAID PAMELA JEAN SALTER SHALL DIRECT AND IN DEFAULT OF SUCH DIRECTION AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR UNCONTROLLED DISCRETION DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The trust held unrestricted reserves of £207.52 at the end of the year, a significant decrease from the £13,625.76 brought forward. This reduction was driven by grants totalling £134,057.00 made during the year, which exceeded the net income available after expenses. The trust maintains a substantial investment portfolio valued at £6,042,812, which generated investment income and interest to support its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Fees amounting to £9,366.56 have been paid to Cozens-Hardy LLP during the year, a firm in which trustee Mrs Michelle Anne Collins is a partner.” — page 2
“Commissions amounting to £16,718.01 have been received by Barratt & Cooke during the year, a firm in which trustee Mr Samuel Charles Legh Barratt is a director.” — page 2
“Fees amounting to £9,366.56 have been paid to Cozens-Hardy LLP during the year, a firm in which trustee Mrs Michelle Anne Collins is a partner.” — page 2
“Commissions amounting to £16,718.01 have been received by Barratt & Cooke during the year, a firm in which trustee Mr Samuel Charles Legh Barratt is a director.” — page 2
“Fees amounting to £9,366.56 have been paid to Cozens-Hardy LLP during the year, a firm in which trustee Mrs Michelle Anne Collins is a partner.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2026
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Charles William Legh Barratt
- MICHELLE ANNE COLLINS
- STEPHEN JOHN SKINNER
- Samuel Charles Legh Barratt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | £134k | £147k |
| 31/08/2025 | £125k | £80k |
| 31/08/2024 | £109k | £119k |
| 31/08/2023 | £56k | £54k |
| 31/08/2022 | £39k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE JOHN AND PAMELA SALTER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The trust held unrestricted reserves of £207.52 at the end of the year, a significant decrease from the £13,625.76 brought forward. This reduction was driven by grants totalling £134,057.00 made during the year, which exceeded the net income available after expenses. The trust maintains a substantial investment portfolio valued at £6,042,812, which generated investment income and interest to support its charitable activities. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | 1 | £60k |
Charities like this
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- THE C J M 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 JOHN AND PAMELA SALTER CHARITABLE TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GEORGE AND THOMAS HENRY SALTER TRUST | £44k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE JEREMY AND JOHN SACHER CHARITABLE TRUST | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE C J M CHARITABLE TRUST | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALTERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £267k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |