ST FAITH'S TRUST
To relieve children and young people in the County of Surrey in conditions of need, hardship or distress, by such means as are chaitable in law and in particular to co-operate with or make grants to other charities, voluntary bodies and statutory or local authorities in Surrey, who are working towards the same objective.
Objects
TO RELIEVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COUNTY OF SURREY IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY SUCH MEANS AS ARE CHARITABLE IN LAW AND IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING:- 1) TO PROVIDE EITHER ALONE OR IN CONJUCTION WITH OTHER FACILITIES, PREMISES AND SERVICES WHICH IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE OR ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION OR PROMOTE OR PROTECT THEIR HEALTH OR PROVIDE FOR THEIR CARE OR PROTECTION. (SEE SCHEME FOR FURTHER DETAILS)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from approximately £174,000 to £56,163 during the year, primarily due to charitable grants exceeding investment income. The trustees note that investment dividends were deliberately restricted to build cash reserves, and the charity holds significant restricted endowment assets valued at over £2 million.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will always retain sufficient cash to cover direct costs plus a small contingency.” — page 11
“The Trust owns three properties and an area of woodland near Box Hill. A building in Sydney Road, Guildford which is leased (insurance and repairing) at a peppercorn (insurance) rent to the following organisations. Shooting Star Chase Hospice Care for children (Registered Charity No 1042495) is the main tenant where they provide accommodation for nurses and key workers working at their St Christopher's Hospice for life-limited children. Part of the ground floor is sublet to The Jigsaw Trust (Registered Charity No 1075464) who provide education and care for children with autistic spectrum disorders. The lease on this property is up for renewal and discussions with both tenants are underway. The second property is in Cleeve Road Leatherhead (formerly the St Faith’s Family Centre used by Surrey County Council who quit the building in March 2023) and is leased to N Family Club who operate a children’s nursery on the site. The lease is for 25 years, and N Family Club now pay a full commercial rent. The third property purchased in 2023 is a former Doctor’s surgery, at 42a Prices Lane, Reigate. It was acquired to be used by PSDS a charity (Registered Charity No 1123079) the Trust has supported for many years and who were seeking a permanent base in this area. PSDS took up occupation on 1st December 2023. A 25-year lease has been agreed with the rent rising to 40% of the market rate over five years. In due course the ‘ownership’ of 42a Prices Lane will be transferred to the Official Custodian of the Charity Commission.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- 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 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Peter Terelakchair
- Andrew Patrick Allen
- Dr BARRY HUTT
- Helen Elizabeth Wilson
- Jane Mary Campbell
- MAGGIE SIMKINS
- ROSIE HELOWICZ
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £218k | £453k |
| 31/12/2024 | £224k | £397k |
| 31/12/2023 | £250k | £343k |
| 31/12/2022 | £238k | £406k |
| 31/12/2021 | £219k | £260k |
Common questions
Is ST FAITH'S TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from approximately £174,000 to £56,163 during the year, primarily due to charitable grants exceeding investment income. The trustees note that investment dividends were deliberately restricted to build cash reserves, and the charity holds significant restricted endowment assets valued at over £2 million. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by CMB Partnership Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RADSTOCK TRUST CIO | 1 | £55k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
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- ST MARY'S FUND, SALISBURY
- ST.FAITH'S COMMUNITY & YOUTH FOUNDATION
- THE RATCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS
- FIRM FOUNDATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRIFFEL CHARITABLE TRUST | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S FUND, SALISBURY | £64k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST.FAITH'S COMMUNITY & YOUTH FOUNDATION | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RATCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | £29k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUNDS | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |