inquest charitable trust

The charity supports the general public. Inquest Charitable Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

INQUEST was founded in 1981 following a number of controversial deaths in police and prison custody. It is the only charitable organisation in England and Wales that provides an independent, free legal and advice service to bereaved people on inquest procedures and their rights in the Coroner's Court and the civil courts.

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,146,144

Latest Expenditure

£1,253,629

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 92.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,078,303

Charitable Activities £42,604

Other Trading £19,115

Investments £6,122

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,163,768

Raising Funds £89,861

Governance £299

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,146,144	£1,253,629	£1,163,768	£100,523	£100,523	18 / 3
2023	£1,150,608	£1,118,335	£1,036,811	£208,008	£197,608	17 / 3
2022	£842,030	£993,710	£935,851	£175,735	£129,835	16 / 5
2021	£1,068,650	£838,246	£783,373	£327,415	£327,415	15 / 4
2020	£796,266	£844,406	£812,828	£97,011	£97,011	15 / 4