Gower Street
Also known as: The Marple Charitable Trust
Gower Street makes grants to organisations involved in combating the global climate emergency, and to organisations working to improve school education outcomes in Ghana. Occasionally grants are made for other purposes at the trustees' discretion. Unsolicited applications for funding are not accepted.
Activities & Mission
Gower Street makes grants to organisations involved in combating the global climate emergency, and to organisations working to improve school education outcomes in Ghana. Occasionally grants are made for other purposes at the trustees' discretion. Unsolicited applications for funding are not accepted.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 2020 — Gower Street (organisation 4035121)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £230,639 | £1,511,528 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £807,316 | £2,037,079 | £2,037,079 | £4,186,598 | £339,757 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,776,154 | £1,544,521 | £1,496,990 | £5,637,241 | £5,637,241 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £453,713 | £478,332 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £9,773 | £176,589 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gower Street
What does Gower Street do?
Gower Street makes grants to organisations involved in combating the global climate emergency, and to organisations working to improve school education outcomes in Ghana. Occasionally grants are made for other purposes at the trustees' discretion. Unsolicited applications for funding are not accepted.
How much income did Gower Street report in 2024?
Gower Street reported total income of £231k and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gower Street?
Gower Street has a program ratio of 252.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gower Street registered as a charity?
Gower Street was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2019 as charity number 1183461. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Gower Street?
Gower Street is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sophie Marple. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gower Street operate?
Gower Street operates across 2 areas: Ghana and England And Wales.
Is Gower Street a registered charity?
Yes — Gower Street is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183461.
Details
Laddingford
Kent
ME18 6BG
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Also Known As
- The Marple Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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