THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss in funds of £1,318,772 for the year, driven by a significant increase in grant expenditures to £2,396,217 which exceeded total income of £555,534. Despite this loss, the charity maintains substantial free unrestricted reserves of £17,700,636, supported by a large investment portfolio valued at £18.1 million. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustee Les Ward is also a Trustee of the Foundation Marchig, a Swiss charity. During the year the Trust awarded grants totalling £189,139 (2024: £366,845) that were supported by grants awarded by the Foundation Marchig.” — page 23
“The Trust engaged a grant administrator, Carrie Ward, daughter of Trustee Les Ward. The total fees for services in the year were £23,080 (2024: £22,101) with no amounts outstanding at the year end.” — page 23
“Trustee Les Ward is also a Trustee of the Foundation Marchig, a Swiss charity. During the year the Trust awarded grants totalling £189,139 (2024: £366,845) that were supported by grants awarded by the Foundation Marchig.” — page 23
“The Trust engaged a grant administrator, Carrie Ward, daughter of Trustee Les Ward. The total fees for services in the year were £23,080 (2024: £22,101) with no amounts outstanding at the year end.” — page 23
“Trustee Les Ward is also a Trustee of the Foundation Marchig, a Swiss charity. During the year the Trust awarded grants totalling £189,139 (2024: £366,845) that were supported by grants awarded by the Foundation Marchig.” — page 23
“The Trust engaged a grant administrator, Carrie Ward, daughter of Trustee Les Ward. The total fees for services in the year were £23,080 (2024: £22,101) with no amounts outstanding at the year end.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- LES WARD MBEchair
- Fraser William John Symon
- JANICE MCLOUGHLIN
- Matthew Richard Tickle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £556k | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £576k | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.9m | £611k |
| 31/12/2022 | £391k | £595k |
| 31/12/2021 | £365k | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss in funds of £1,318,772 for the year, driven by a significant increase in grant expenditures to £2,396,217 which exceeded total income of £555,534. Despite this loss, the charity maintains substantial free unrestricted reserves of £17,700,636, supported by a large investment portfolio valued at £18.1 million. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Whitelaw Wells.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £10k |