Hermes Trust
Hermes Trust makes grants and loans to cultural, educational, medical and other charitable projects inspired by Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy.
Activities & Mission
Hermes Trust makes grants and loans to cultural, educational, medical and other charitable projects inspired by Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy.
Grants
Hermes Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £170,185
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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 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 | £192,744 | £170,185 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £153,085 | £246,834 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £145,880 | £186,214 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £110,587 | £153,319 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £157,170 | £204,229 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hermes Trust
What does Hermes Trust do?
Hermes Trust makes grants and loans to cultural, educational, medical and other charitable projects inspired by Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy.
How much income did Hermes Trust report in 2025?
Hermes Trust reported total income of £193k and reported expenditure of £170k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Hermes Trust registered as a charity?
Hermes Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1982 as charity number 281749. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Hermes Trust?
Hermes 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 Hermes Trust operate?
Hermes Trust operates across 8 areas, including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Germany, Ireland and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Hermes Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Hermes Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281749.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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