Chem Trust
Also known as: Chemicals Health and Environment Monitoring Trust
CHEM Trust works to protect humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals CHEM Trust's vision is a world where humans and wildlife co-exist with a sustainable chemical industry, and where chemicals play no part in causing impaired reproduction, deformities, disease, or deficits in neurological function.
Activities & Mission
CHEM Trust works to protect humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals CHEM Trust's vision is a world where humans and wildlife co-exist with a sustainable chemical industry, and where chemicals play no part in causing impaired reproduction, deformities, disease, or deficits in neurological function.
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 52% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,316,192 | £1,220,242 | £1,133,537 | £1,081,972 | £976,671 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,253,313 | £1,124,277 | £1,027,075 | £986,022 | £830,721 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £943,225 | £721,917 | £654,882 | £856,986 | £856,986 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £839,243 | £696,572 | £645,406 | £635,678 | £300,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2020 | £736,445 | £705,320 | £648,375 | £493,007 | £416,765 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chem Trust
What does Chem Trust do?
CHEM Trust works to protect humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals CHEM Trust's vision is a world where humans and wildlife co-exist with a sustainable chemical industry, and where chemicals play no part in causing impaired reproduction, deformities, disease, or deficits in neurological function.
How much income did Chem Trust report in 2024?
Chem Trust reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chem Trust?
Chem Trust has a program ratio of 86.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chem Trust registered as a charity?
Chem Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2007 as charity number 1118182. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Chem Trust?
Chem Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chem Trust operate?
Chem Trust operates across 29 areas, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and 26 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Chem Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Chem Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118182.
Details
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NW1 3DX
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Also Known As
- Chemicals Health and Environment Monitoring Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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