CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST
Latest income
£773k
Latest spending
£857k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £777,371 against a policy target of approximately £280,000, representing 40% of annual income. The charity reported a net expenditure of £724,266 for the year, largely driven by significant grant payments and programme costs, while maintaining a surplus of unrestricted funds above its stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 40% of annual income (approximately £280,000) (held: £777k)
“The new policy states that unrestricted reserves will be 40% of annual income. This is approximately £280,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received an honorarium of £100 for speaking at a conference.
“In the period, one (2024: none) trustee was paid an honorarium for speaking at the RExChange conference at a market rate. During the current year payments totalled £100 (2024: £nil).” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of REC and Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £100,000 of grants were awarded in the previous year, where £66,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.
“£67,334 (2024: £43,333) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Policy Unit (REPU). REPU is a strategic collaboration between the Religious Education Council (REC), NATRE, and RE Today. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of REC and Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £100,000 of grants were awarded in the previous year, where £66,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
“£50,000 (2024: £50,000) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Council. In addition, £1,000 was paid for a membership subscription fee, and £311 was received for re-imbursement of expenses. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of the RE Council. £100,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of the RE Council. £100,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.
“£67,334 (2024: £43,333) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Policy Unit (REPU). REPU is a strategic collaboration between the Religious Education Council (REC), NATRE, and RE Today. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of REC and Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £100,000 of grants were awarded in the previous year, where £66,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
“£50,000 (2024: £50,000) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Council. In addition, £1,000 was paid for a membership subscription fee, and £311 was received for re-imbursement of expenses. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of the RE Council. £100,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Richard Kueh is Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £130,000 is due to be paid in the next two financial periods, including £100,000 from The Jerusalem Trust.
“£67,334 (2024: £43,333) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Policy Unit (REPU). REPU is a strategic collaboration between the Religious Education Council (REC), NATRE, and RE Today. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of REC and Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £100,000 of grants were awarded in the previous year, where £66,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
“£50,000 (2024: £50,000) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Council. In addition, £1,000 was paid for a membership subscription fee, and £311 was received for re-imbursement of expenses. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of the RE Council. £100,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Linda Whitworth sits on the NATRE Executive Committee, and Caroline Weir is a NATRE member.
“£67,334 (2024: £43,333) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Policy Unit (REPU). REPU is a strategic collaboration between the Religious Education Council (REC), NATRE, and RE Today. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of REC and Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £100,000 of grants were awarded in the previous year, where £66,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
“£50,000 (2024: £50,000) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Council. In addition, £1,000 was paid for a membership subscription fee, and £311 was received for re-imbursement of expenses. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of the RE Council. £100,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Richard Ian Kueh is the sole trader of Richard Kueh Education.
“£67,334 (2024: £43,333) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Policy Unit (REPU). REPU is a strategic collaboration between the Religious Education Council (REC), NATRE, and RE Today. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of REC and Consultant Director of Education for RE Today. £100,000 of grants were awarded in the previous year, where £66,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
“£50,000 (2024: £50,000) of strategic funding was paid to the RE Council. In addition, £1,000 was paid for a membership subscription fee, and £311 was received for re-imbursement of expenses. Dr Richard Kueh is a trustee of the RE Council. £100,000 is expected to be paid over the next two financial periods.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Funders the charity credits
- Templeton World Charity Foundation
- The Jerusalem Trust
- All Saints Educational Trust
- St Peter’s Saltley Trust
- Hockerill Educational Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£773k
Total spending
£857k
Reserves (reported)
£777k
Employees
5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/07/2012)
Trustees
- Linda Whitworthchair
- Caroline Weir
- Dr Richard Ian Kueh
- Dr Robert Andrew Bowie
- Emily Grace Norman
- Gillian Georgiou
- Gwynn Bassan
- James Charles Cowen
- Krystian McInnis
- NANSI ELLIS
- Paul William Knappett
- Revd Canon Mark David Bennet
- Susie Al-Qassab
- Tony Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £773k | £857k |
| 31/08/2024 | £806k | £991k |
| 31/08/2023 | £788k | £888k |
| 31/08/2022 | £779k | £957k |
| 31/08/2021 | £784k | £893k |
Common questions
Is CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £777,371 against a policy target of approximately £280,000, representing 40% of annual income. The charity reported a net expenditure of £724,266 for the year, largely driven by significant grant payments and programme costs, while maintaining a surplus of unrestricted funds above its stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants.
Who funds CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2025 | £11k |
| THE ALL SAINTS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2024 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ST HILD AND ST BEDE TRUST | 1 | £831k |
| WESTMINSTER COLLEGE TRUST, OXFORD | 1 | £4k |