THE RAMAR CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT
The trustees consider making donations to a broad range of UK and overseas charities, where possible concentrating on the relief of suffering and poverty and on education. Claims from individuals are not considered by the Trustees.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds totaling £1,983,928, comprising a capital fund of £1,345,109 and an income fund of £638,819. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis, with no identified specific risks or contingent liabilities. The charity generated £148,017 in incoming resources against £51,889 in charitable expenditure, resulting in a net movement in funds of £210,306.
What the accounts disclose
“RESERVES POLICY Income is generated from the fixed assets held by the Trustees. The balance of undistributed income resources at 5 April 2026 totalled £638,819 (2025: £542,691). Adequate provision has been made for future commitments of charitable expenditure.” — page 7
“There are no related party transactions other than donations to the Charity by the Trustees of £106,007 (including gift aid claimed for a prior period of 4 years and received during the year) (2025: £59,000)” — page 15
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
- RONALD SIDNEY GOLDSTEINchair
- ALISON RUTH MENDEL
- HILARY ANN GOLDSTEIN
- MANDY LAURA ISAACS
- RICHARD BRIAN GOLDSTEIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £148k | £52k |
| 05/04/2025 | £105k | £69k |
| 05/04/2024 | £100k | £64k |
| 05/04/2023 | £82k | £76k |
| 05/04/2022 | £99k | £55k |
Common questions
Is THE RAMAR CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds totaling £1,983,928, comprising a capital fund of £1,345,109 and an income fund of £638,819. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis, with no identified specific risks or contingent liabilities. The charity generated £148,017 in incoming resources against £51,889 in charitable expenditure, resulting in a net movement in funds of £210,306. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROZAC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- THE RANMORE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MATHER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- MERRIMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE CARROLL-MARX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE THAMES CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SHAAREI CHESED TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAMAR CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RANMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | £17k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MATHER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £607k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERRIMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CARROLL-MARX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE THAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £39k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |