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Edinburgh Trust No2 Account

The Trust supports general charitable purposes, however each year a proportion of the income is applied for the promotion and advancement of education and of the efficiency of the Armed Services of the Crown, within the UK and overseas at the discretion of the Trustees.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust supports general charitable purposes, however each year a proportion of the income is applied for the promotion and advancement of education and of the efficiency of the Armed Services of the Crown, within the UK and overseas at the discretion of the Trustees.

Grants

Edinburgh Trust No2 Account is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£213,473
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the environment, conservation, or heritage and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

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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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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£90,227
Latest Expenditure
£213,473

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 236.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Earl and Countess of Wessex Charitable Trust (organisation 3963184)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£90,227
£213,4730 / 0
2024
£98,767
£26,3520 / 0
2023
£80,532
£102,3550 / 0
2022
£181,338
£95,9200 / 0
2021
£84,562
£117,5170 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh Trust No2 Account

What does Edinburgh Trust No2 Account do?

The Trust supports general charitable purposes, however each year a proportion of the income is applied for the promotion and advancement of education and of the efficiency of the Armed Services of the Crown, within the UK and overseas at the discretion of the Trustees.

How much income did Edinburgh Trust No2 Account report in 2025?

Edinburgh Trust No2 Account reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £213k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Edinburgh Trust No2 Account registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Trust No2 Account was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 1964 as charity number 227897. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Edinburgh Trust No2 Account?

Edinburgh Trust No2 Account is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Edinburgh Trust No2 Account operate?

Edinburgh Trust No2 Account operates across 6 areas, including Australia, Canada, France and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Edinburgh Trust No2 Account a registered charity?

Yes — Edinburgh Trust No2 Account is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227897.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
24 March 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
227897
Charity Number
227897

Trustees

Alan Charles PARKER CBE
BRIGADIER ALEXANDER THOMAS LINDSAY POTTS
Also governs 2 other charities
Samuel Hugh John Macdonald

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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