THE SOPHIE JANE TYLER TRUST
The charitable objects of the Trust are wide and are at the absolute discretion of the trustees. The policy of the trustees has been to support a range of charities, particularly assisting disabled or deprived children both in the UK and overseas, conservation of the environment and providing for the welfare of animals.
Objects
TO SUPPORT OR PROMOTE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £351,436 to £723,343, driven by significant investment gains and income. The trustees confirm that reserves were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, consistent with their stated policy.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trust to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Trust, at a level that equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- 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
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- RUTH ALEXANDERchair
- David Peter Alexander
- Phoebe Isobel Alexander
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £403k | £16k |
| 05/04/2024 | £26k | £8k |
| 05/04/2023 | £13k | £8k |
| 05/04/2022 | £4k | £1k |
| 05/04/2021 | £4k | £7k |
Common questions
Is THE SOPHIE JANE TYLER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £351,436 to £723,343, driven by significant investment gains and income. The trustees confirm that reserves were maintained at a level equating to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, consistent with their stated policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 SOPHIE JANE TYLER TRUST | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JULIAN TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SF CHARITABLE TRUST | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOHN AND TESSA FEARNLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £96k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| James Tuttiett Charitable Trust | £548k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Joseph Collier Charitable Trust | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |