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Granta Trust

The charity is formed for the purpose of (a) the advancement of the literary arts in particular by the promotion of new and emerging writing; (b) the advancement of education through the promotion of literary and literacy cultures in the United Kingdom and around the world; and(c) such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine

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Activities & Mission

The charity is formed for the purpose of (a) the advancement of the literary arts in particular by the promotion of new and emerging writing; (b) the advancement of education through the promotion of literary and literacy cultures in the United Kingdom and around the world; and(c) such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine

Grants

Granta Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£2,066,507
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,082,685
Latest Expenditure
£2,066,507

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £772,466
Charitable Activities £992,636
Other Trading £0
Investments £317,583
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,066,507
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,578
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,082,685
£2,066,507£2,066,507£9,874,973£8,97810 / 0
2024
£1,380,416
£1,814,421£1,813,614£9,335,431£9,6229 / 0
2023
£1,174,338
£1,690,393£1,690,393£9,520,354£550,0009 / 0
2022
£1,172,816
£1,067,161£1,067,161£9,224,629£108,7098 / 0
2021
£1,220,497
£1,377,299£1,377,299£1,628£1,6288 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Granta Trust

What does Granta Trust do?

The charity is formed for the purpose of (a) the advancement of the literary arts in particular by the promotion of new and emerging writing; (b) the advancement of education through the promotion of literary and literacy cultures in the United Kingdom and around the world; and(c) such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine

How much income did Granta Trust report in 2025?

Granta Trust reported total income of £2.08m and reported expenditure of £2.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Granta Trust registered as a charity?

Granta Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2019 as charity number 1184638. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Granta Trust?

Granta Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Granta Trust operate?

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

Is Granta Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Granta Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184638.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
29 July 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5129962
Charity Number
1184638

Trustees

Elizabeth Wedmore
SIGRID MARIA ELISABET RAUSING
Also governs 1 other charity
Tony Curzon Price
VICTORIA GRAY

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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