Duchesne Trust
Promoting charitable works and objects for the time being carried on or supported by the Society of the Sacred Heart Charitable Trust.
Activities & Mission
Promoting charitable works and objects for the time being carried on or supported by the Society of the Sacred Heart Charitable Trust.
Grants
Duchesne Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £142,007,714
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities
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
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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 | £5,365,820 | £142,007,714 | £136,549,446 | £0 | £0 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,629,153 | £6,303,417 | £5,307,593 | £123,564,475 | £60,486,973 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,761,081 | £5,727,179 | £4,770,289 | £117,771,874 | £57,544,537 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £14,590,109 | £7,613,635 | £6,820,933 | £126,212,288 | £65,874,944 | 16 / 0 |
| 2020 | £10,718,232 | £6,142,199 | £6,142,199 | £107,913,562 | £0 | 14 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Duchesne Trust
What does Duchesne Trust do?
Promoting charitable works and objects for the time being carried on or supported by the Society of the Sacred Heart Charitable Trust.
How much income did Duchesne Trust report in 2025?
Duchesne Trust reported total income of £5.37m and reported expenditure of £142.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Duchesne Trust registered as a charity?
Duchesne Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1984 as charity number 288467. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Duchesne Trust?
Duchesne 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 Duchesne Trust operate?
Duchesne Trust operates across 36 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Austria and 33 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Duchesne Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Duchesne Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288467.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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