THE FILSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST
Grant making Trust
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL STAND POSSESSED OF THE TRUST FUND AND OF ALL THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS FOR THE TIME BEING SUBJECT TO THE TRUST FUND UPON SUCH CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES DESIGNED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE AND UNCONTROLLED DISCRETION FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE NAMELY:(A) THE SUPPORT BY CONTRIBUTION LOAN GIFT SUBSCRIPTION OR OTHERWISE OF ANY RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR WORK WHICH SHALL BE ESTABLISHED OR MAINTAINED FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:- (I) THE FURTHERANCE OF RELIGIOUS OR SECULAR EDUCATION, (II) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE TENETS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS, (III) THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND NEEDY, (IV) THE HELP AND COMFORT OF THE SICK AND AGED. (B) GENERALLY THE ADVANCEMENT OF ANY RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE OBJECT NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING WHICH MAY FROM TIME TO TIME COMMEND ITSELF TO THE TRUSTEES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £1,054 to £5,441, reflecting a net movement in funds of £4,387 after charitable expenditure of £29,705 against incoming resources of £34,092. The trustees report that the charity is an unincorporated entity controlled by a deed of trust, with no staff employed and no trustee remuneration paid during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust made total grants of £4,170 to Above Bar Church during the year ended 30 September 2025 (2024: £3,962) where a trustee of the Trust is also a trustee.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/02/2026)
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY RUPERT HUGHESchair
- PHILIPPA JOAN HUGHES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £34k | £30k |
| 30/09/2024 | £6k | £25k |
| 30/09/2023 | £40k | £22k |
| 30/09/2022 | £10k | £8k |
| 30/09/2021 | £11k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THE FILSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £1,054 to £5,441, reflecting a net movement in funds of £4,387 after charitable expenditure of £29,705 against incoming resources of £34,092. The trustees report that the charity is an unincorporated entity controlled by a deed of trust, with no staff employed and no trustee remuneration paid during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.