Charities Trust
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
Activities & Mission
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 89% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. (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 | £74,377,771 | £93,969,540 | £93,876,269 | £62,487,515 | £8,716,370 | 40 / 0 |
| 2024 | £75,670,823 | £84,913,511 | £84,847,908 | £81,579,149 | £7,294,352 | 39 / 0 |
| 2023 | £80,089,500 | £78,699,715 | £78,689,553 | £89,170,497 | £5,333,652 | 35 / 0 |
| 2022 | £66,029,585 | £80,123,631 | £80,119,400 | £87,536,578 | £4,439,856 | 36 / 0 |
| 2021 | £164,284,183 | £133,822,845 | £133,819,848 | £101,645,340 | £899,254 | 34 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Charities Trust
What does Charities Trust do?
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
How much income did Charities Trust report in 2025?
Charities Trust reported total income of £74.38m and reported expenditure of £93.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Charities Trust?
Charities Trust has a program ratio of 126.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Charities Trust registered as a charity?
Charities Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1987 as charity number 327489. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Charities Trust?
Charities 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 Charities Trust operate?
Charities Trust operates across 21 areas, including Canada, China, France and 18 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Charities Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Charities Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327489.
Details
2ND FLOOR ELEANOR RATHBONE HOUSE
CONNECT BUSINESS VILLAGE
24 DERBY ROAD
LIVERPOOL
L5 9PR
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