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.
Grants
Charities Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £93,969,540
- 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
- general charitable purposes
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 |
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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.
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.
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Registry Information
Other notable Charity and VCS support charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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