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Charles S French Charitable Trust

The Charles S. French Charitable Trust is a charitable trust establised by trust deed on 1 September 1959 by Charles S. French for the promotion and advancement of primarily local charities in Essex and NE London at the discretion of the trustees.

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Activities & Mission

The Charles S. French Charitable Trust is a charitable trust establised by trust deed on 1 September 1959 by Charles S. French for the promotion and advancement of primarily local charities in Essex and NE London at the discretion of the trustees.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,045,106
Latest Expenditure
£792,719

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £349,303
Other Income £695,803

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £689,195
Raising Funds £103,524
Governance £18,047
Grants to Institutions £653,230
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,045,106
£792,719£689,195£11,908,644£11,908,6441 / 0
2024
£661,976
£695,030£594,865£11,381,900£11,381,9001 / 0
2023
£566,801
£782,427£682,273£10,751,537£10,751,5371 / 0
2022
£392,353
£732,1280 / 1
2021
£302,833
£639,0390 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Charles S French Charitable Trust

What does Charles S French Charitable Trust do?

The Charles S. French Charitable Trust is a charitable trust establised by trust deed on 1 September 1959 by Charles S. French for the promotion and advancement of primarily local charities in Essex and NE London at the discretion of the trustees.

How much income did Charles S French Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Charles S French Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Charles S French Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Charles S French Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206476. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Charles S French Charitable Trust?

Charles S French Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Edwin James Cook. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Charles S French Charitable Trust operate?

Charles S French Charitable Trust operates across 9 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Essex, Hackney and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Charles S French Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Charles S French Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206476.

Details

Address
Charles S French Charitable Trust
PO Box 5052
Hornchurch
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206476
Charity Number
206476

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Trustees

Edwin James Cook Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANTONIA MCLEOD
CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM LENNOX NOBLE
JAMES ALEXANDER FOSTER
JOANNA THOMAS
Karen Reilly
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL FOSTER
Sue Gibson

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14 May 2026
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