James Butler's Trust
Analysis
James Butler's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in August 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, James Butler's Trust reported income of £10k and spending of £6,134, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £9,893 to £10k (+3.3%), an average of +0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, James Butler's Trust sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Court Meadow Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving (£10k), Denbigh and Ruthin Mencap Society (£10k) and Weybridge Men's Shed (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In accordance with the terms of the Trust , Grants are made to registered charities as directed by settlor. No written applications are accepted. The Trustees are satisfied that these purposes remain charitable and for the public benefit. The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charity Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Court Meadow Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving | Haywards Heath | £10k |
| Denbigh and Ruthin Mencap Society | Denbigh | £10k |
| Weybridge Men's Shed | Surrey | £10k |
| Friends of Limington House | Hampshire | £10k |