Gamlen Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Gamlen Charitable Trust, The Gamlen Family Charitable Trust
Making grants and donations to various charities for the promotion of legal education and the relief of poverty.
Activities & Mission
Making grants and donations to various charities for the promotion of legal education and the relief of poverty.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £699,507 | £704,052 | £50,710 | £2,102,895 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £609,147 | £627,496 | £44,710 | £2,146,698 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £400,790 | £520,111 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £393,644 | £337,904 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £41,855 | £43,639 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gamlen Charitable Trust
What does Gamlen Charitable Trust do?
Making grants and donations to various charities for the promotion of legal education and the relief of poverty.
How much income did Gamlen Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Gamlen Charitable Trust reported total income of £700k and reported expenditure of £704k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gamlen Charitable Trust?
Gamlen Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 7.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gamlen Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Gamlen Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1988 as charity number 327977. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Gamlen Charitable Trust?
Gamlen Charitable Trust 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 Gamlen Charitable Trust operate?
Gamlen Charitable Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gamlen Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Gamlen Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327977.
Details
Friary Lane
CHICHESTER
PO19 1UF
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Gamlen Charitable Trust
- The Gamlen Family Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated