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THE C J M CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 802325 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Makes grants to other charities primarily involved in community and social matters.

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Latest income
£100k
Latest spending
£162k
Registered
1989
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income was £99,835.29 against expenditure of £162,455.53, resulting in a net decrease in funds. However, the charity holds substantial net assets of £2,223,589.56, primarily in an endowment fund, which the trustees consider sufficient to mitigate risks regarding investment fluctuations.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: not required to retain reserves for any specific purpose (held: £153k)
“In accordance with the charity's reserve policy, the trustees are not required to retain reserves for any specific purpose.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from Mr CJ Marks written off as donation
“At the year end, a loan from Mr CJ Marks had a balance of £nil (2024: £34,523) due to it being written off in the year and being treated as a donation to the charity.” — page 11
“During the year the trust incurred fees of £19,608 (2024: £6,936) for legal services from Farrer & Co LLP. Farrer & Co LLP is related to Farrer & Co Trust Corporation Ltd.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal fees paid to Farrer & Co LLP, related to trustee corporate entity
“At the year end, a loan from Mr CJ Marks had a balance of £nil (2024: £34,523) due to it being written off in the year and being treated as a donation to the charity.” — page 11
“During the year the trust incurred fees of £19,608 (2024: £6,936) for legal services from Farrer & Co LLP. Farrer & Co LLP is related to Farrer & Co Trust Corporation Ltd.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£100k£162k
30/09/2024£72k£187k
30/09/2023£58k£41k
30/09/2022£433k£119k
30/09/2021£298k£82k

Common questions

Is THE C J M CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £99,835.29 against expenditure of £162,455.53, resulting in a net decrease in funds. However, the charity holds substantial net assets of £2,223,589.56, primarily in an endowment fund, which the trustees consider sufficient to mitigate risks regarding investment fluctuations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.