THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST
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.
Objects
THE TRUST FUND SHALL BE PAID OR APPLIED IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE OR IN EITHER OF THEM AND WITH PARTICULAR REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION AND THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL CHURCH FABRIC.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Investment
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2024 (received 06/02/2025, 1 day after the 05/02/2025 due date).
Trustees
- CHARLES JOHN URQUHART APPLEGATE
- Duncan Jackson
- Stephen Knipe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Who funds THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WYMESWOLD IN THE DIOCESE OF LEICESTER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WYMESWOLD IN THE DIOCESE OF LEICESTER | FY2025 | £3k | Fabric and Development Account (Nave roof repairs) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BROADMEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £16k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JACK BRUNTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £253k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JACK LIVINGSTONE CHARITABLE TRUST | £58k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE J P JACOBS CHARITABLE TRUST | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAUD ELKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £800k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £557k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |