Active Service Trust
The charity supports the global ministry of David and Gwenyth Carling in strengthening the church and initiating and monitoring relief projects
Activities & Mission
The charity supports the global ministry of David and Gwenyth Carling in strengthening the church and initiating and monitoring relief projects
Grants
Active Service Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £23,408
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £21,703 | £23,408 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £27,151 | £28,864 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £20,978 | £25,640 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £21,525 | £26,604 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £15,526 | £20,581 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Active Service Trust
What does Active Service Trust do?
The charity supports the global ministry of David and Gwenyth Carling in strengthening the church and initiating and monitoring relief projects
How much income did Active Service Trust report in 2025?
Active Service Trust reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Active Service Trust registered as a charity?
Active Service Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 1980 as charity number 280638. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Active Service Trust?
Active Service Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Active Service Trust operate?
Active Service Trust operates across 2 areas: Nigeria and Lancashire.
Is Active Service Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Active Service Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280638.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated