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THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 701658 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The trust fund and income is to be applied for such charitable purposes as the trustees may at their absolute discretion think fit, particularly in Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire and with particular regard to the preservation of wild life, the environment, the advancement of religion and the preservation of rural church fabric.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Religious Activities · Environment/conservation/heritage · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · Get email alerts

Latest income
£124k
Latest spending
£125k
Registered
1989
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit before movement on investments of £1,567, driven by significant net losses on investments of £78,092. Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased to £28,793, and the trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future, maintaining a going concern basis.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Mr Jackson, a trustee, is a partner in Buckles Solicitors. During the year Buckles Solicitors charged the trust £19,451 (2024 - £23,112).
“Mr Jackson, a trustee, is a partner in Buckles Solicitors. During the year Buckles Solicitors charged the trust £19,451 (2024 - £23,112). Mr Knipe, a trustee, is a valuer and land agent at Stephen Knipe & Co. During the year Stephen Knipe & Co charged the trust £4,513 (2024 - £4,647) for rent commission and professional services.” — page 17
“Mr Jackson, a trustee, is a partner in Buckles Solicitors. During the year Buckles Solicitors charged the trust £19,451 (2024 - £23,112). Mr Knipe, a trustee, is a valuer and land agent at Stephen Knipe & Co. During the year Stephen Knipe & Co charged the trust £4,513 (2024 - £4,647) for rent commission and professional services.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Knipe, a trustee, is a valuer and land agent at Stephen Knipe & Co. During the year Stephen Knipe & Co charged the trust £4,513 (2024 - £4,647) for rent commission and professional services. At the year end £1,350 (2024 - £2,429) was owed to Stephen Knipe & Co.
“Mr Jackson, a trustee, is a partner in Buckles Solicitors. During the year Buckles Solicitors charged the trust £19,451 (2024 - £23,112). Mr Knipe, a trustee, is a valuer and land agent at Stephen Knipe & Co. During the year Stephen Knipe & Co charged the trust £4,513 (2024 - £4,647) for rent commission and professional services.” — page 17
“Mr Jackson, a trustee, is a partner in Buckles Solicitors. During the year Buckles Solicitors charged the trust £19,451 (2024 - £23,112). Mr Knipe, a trustee, is a valuer and land agent at Stephen Knipe & Co. During the year Stephen Knipe & Co charged the trust £4,513 (2024 - £4,647) for rent commission and professional services.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cambridgeshire · Leicestershire · Rutland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£124k£125k
05/04/2024£122k£130k
05/04/2023£113k£123k
05/04/2022£120k£118k
05/04/2021£111k£104k

Common questions

Is THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit before movement on investments of £1,567, driven by significant net losses on investments of £78,092. Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased to £28,793, and the trustees confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future, maintaining a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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THE DRW FOUNDATION1£100k
The Ashley Family Foundation1£10k
THE OAKDALE TRUST1£2k
THE LLYSDINAM TRUST1£845

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST£124k—0unclear—no doubt
THE PENSTHORPE CONSERVATION TRUST LIMITED FY2025£145k—0below—no doubt
RADNORSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED FY2025£696k—0below—no doubt
BURGHLEY HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED FY2026£17.7mover £60,00010unclear—no doubt
ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST FY2025£115k—0below—no doubt
THE JORDAN MAX GOODMAN CHARITABLE TRUST FY2025£227k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.