THE SUTASOMA TRUST
To advance education in particular by providing grants to graduate students in the Social Sciences and Humanities.Generally for such purposes or objects as are from time to time recognised as exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,557,481, an increase from the previous year's £3,411,745. The trustees report that reserves are held at levels to generate sufficient income to meet grant-making requirements, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The charity reported a net income of £119,594, driven by investment gains, while charitable expenditure totaled £100,675.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period, the charity paid £11,000 to Mandy Fish (2024 - £11,000), a trustee, in respect of consultancy services provided.” — page 14
Trustees
- Nigel Yandell
- PROFESSOR PIERS VITEBSKY
- Prof Emma Mawdsley
- Professor Florian Stammler
- SALLY WOLFE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £134k | £108k |
| 30/09/2024 | £135k | £97k |
| 30/09/2023 | £131k | £87k |
| 30/09/2022 | £99k | £69k |
| 30/09/2021 | £98k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE SUTASOMA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,557,481, an increase from the previous year's £3,411,745. The trustees report that reserves are held at levels to generate sufficient income to meet grant-making requirements, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The charity reported a net income of £119,594, driven by investment gains, while charitable expenditure totaled £100,675. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUTASOMA TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUTASOMA TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | FY2022 | £7k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
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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 SUTASOMA TRUST | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LAW SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAROLD AND MARJORIE MOSS CHARITABLE TRUST | £156k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SCS TRUST | £166k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |