Gess Charitable Trust
To apply the charity's income for the benefit of exclusively charitable purposes, and to make donations to charitable institutions, at the discretion of the trustees.
Activities & Mission
To apply the charity's income for the benefit of exclusively charitable purposes, and to make donations to charitable institutions, at the discretion of the trustees.
Grants
Gess Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £23,882
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
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 | £31,250 | £23,882 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £36,225 | £35,070 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £19,900 | £26,280 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £25,000 | £34,489 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £20,000 | £33,075 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gess Charitable Trust
What does Gess Charitable Trust do?
To apply the charity's income for the benefit of exclusively charitable purposes, and to make donations to charitable institutions, at the discretion of the trustees.
How much income did Gess Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Gess Charitable Trust reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Gess Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Gess Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2013 as charity number 1151954. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Gess Charitable Trust?
Gess Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEORGE EDWARD SPENCER SELIGMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gess Charitable Trust operate?
Gess Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gess Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Gess Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151954.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated