Hermes Trust

Hermes Trust makes grants and loans to cultural, educational, medical and other charitable projects inspired by Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy.

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Activities & Mission

Hermes Trust makes grants and loans to cultural, educational, medical and other charitable projects inspired by Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Country

Bosnia And Herzegovina Germany Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland South Africa Switzerland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£153,085

Latest Expenditure

£246,834

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 161.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 161.2%

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
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
2020	£103,893	£116,938	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 2024?

Hermes Trust reported total income of £153k and reported expenditure of £247k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.