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Grand Prix Trust

Also known as: The Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust

For over 3 decades the Grand Prix Trust has provided support for Formula 1's unsung heroes helping team personnel to put their lives back on track when things go wrong. Our mission now is to broaden this support to the wider motorsport family and consider all the current and former employees, along with their immediate families, of the businesses that supply and work alongside the F1 industry.

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Activities & Mission

For over 3 decades the Grand Prix Trust has provided support for Formula 1's unsung heroes helping team personnel to put their lives back on track when things go wrong. Our mission now is to broaden this support to the wider motorsport family and consider all the current and former employees, along with their immediate families, of the businesses that supply and work alongside the F1 industry.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£199,274
Latest Expenditure
£371,010

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 186.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 186.2%
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 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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£199,274
£371,0100 / 6
2023
£348,884
£232,5590 / 0
2022
£361,302
£212,4540 / 0
2021
£89,340
£147,8840 / 0
2020
£163,808
£143,2860 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grand Prix Trust

What does Grand Prix Trust do?

For over 3 decades the Grand Prix Trust has provided support for Formula 1's unsung heroes helping team personnel to put their lives back on track when things go wrong. Our mission now is to broaden this support to the wider motorsport family and consider all the current and former employees, along with their immediate families, of the businesses that supply and work alongside the F1 industry.

How much income did Grand Prix Trust report in 2024?

Grand Prix Trust reported total income of £199k and reported expenditure of £371k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grand Prix Trust registered as a charity?

Grand Prix Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1987 as charity number 327454. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Grand Prix Trust?

Grand Prix Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grand Prix Trust operate?

Grand Prix Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grand Prix Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Grand Prix Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327454.

Details

Address
6 NEW STREET SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3AQ
Registration Date
20 May 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
327454
Charity Number
327454

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Trustees

Andrew Stevenson
Bernadette Collins
CHRISTOPHER JAN ANDREW BLISS
Also governs 2 other charities
JAMES ALLEN
Jonathan Wheatley
Karin Fink
MARK DAVID SMITH
MARTIN BRUNDLE
MICHAEL JAKEMAN
PATRICK MICHAEL CHARLES HEAD
PETER JOHN HAMLYN
Also governs 1 other charity
ROSS BRAWN
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust

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