Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust
The capital and income of the Trust shall be applied to such charitable corporations, trusts, associations, or institutions for charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide and for the preservation of trust land and buildings for the benefit of the nation or the inhabitants for the time being.
Activities & Mission
The capital and income of the Trust shall be applied to such charitable corporations, trusts, associations, or institutions for charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide and for the preservation of trust land and buildings for the benefit of the nation or the inhabitants for the time being.
Grants
Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £701,470
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 120). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £538,952 | £701,470 | £0 | £26,967,799 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £554,077 | £804,063 | £0 | £26,428,603 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £521,973 | £807,668 | £703,451 | £23,824,139 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £466,592 | £642,651 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £437,954 | £561,443 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust
What does Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust do?
The capital and income of the Trust shall be applied to such charitable corporations, trusts, associations, or institutions for charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide and for the preservation of trust land and buildings for the benefit of the nation or the inhabitants for the time being.
How much income did Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust reported total income of £539k and reported expenditure of £701k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust?
Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 120 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1966 as charity number 249997. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust?
Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust operate?
Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cecil Pilkington Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249997.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 6 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated