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Andrews Charitable Trust

Also known as: Act

ACT is a charitable trust, which supports the work of other charities. We focus on tackling housing-related poverty including supporting social action by churches and through the distribution of Christian literature. We register consolidated financial statements, which includes our investment in Andrews & Partners Ltd, also set up by Cecil Jackson Cole, our founder.

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Activities & Mission

ACT is a charitable trust, which supports the work of other charities. We focus on tackling housing-related poverty including supporting social action by churches and through the distribution of Christian literature. We register consolidated financial statements, which includes our investment in Andrews & Partners Ltd, also set up by Cecil Jackson Cole, our founder.

Areas of Operation

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,293,460
Latest Expenditure
£21,640,088

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 2.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 97.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £20,210,992
Investments £884,318
Other Income £189,150

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £597,808
Raising Funds £21,042,280
Governance £70,140
Grants to Institutions £141,993
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£21,293,460
£21,640,088£597,808£8,398,507£8,361,2223 / 0
2023
£20,293,773
£22,406,190£658,241£8,750,416£614,9951 / 0
2022
£21,992,120
£25,239,522£718,387£11,977,622£11,977,622417 / 0
2021
£24,441,022
£26,854,576£654,793£15,464,842£15,458,592465 / 10
2020
£22,975,414
£23,765,537£450,024£17,522,454£15,710,7801 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Andrews Charitable Trust

What does Andrews Charitable Trust do?

ACT is a charitable trust, which supports the work of other charities. We focus on tackling housing-related poverty including supporting social action by churches and through the distribution of Christian literature. We register consolidated financial statements, which includes our investment in Andrews & Partners Ltd, also set up by Cecil Jackson Cole, our founder.

How much income did Andrews Charitable Trust report in 2024?

Andrews Charitable Trust reported total income of £21.29m and reported expenditure of £21.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Andrews Charitable Trust?

Andrews Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 2.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Andrews Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Andrews Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2017 as charity number 1174706. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Andrews Charitable Trust?

Andrews Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is AMI DAVIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Andrews Charitable Trust operate?

Andrews Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Andrews Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Andrews Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174706.

Details

Address
42B High Street
Keynsham
BRISTOL
BS31 1DX
Registration Date
18 September 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5102524
Charity Number
1174706

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Trustees

AMI DAVIS Chair
Alexandra McDonald
Cerys Clark CIHCM
Also governs 1 other charity
Kelly Hall
Nana Akua Boakye
Paul Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Sailesh Mehta
Simon Chisholm
Steve Kelly

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Act

Data & trust

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