J A Gillett Charitable Trust
General philanthropy for those in need concentrating on the West Midland Area of the UK. Some specialised overseas projects considered.
Activities & Mission
General philanthropy for those in need concentrating on the West Midland Area of the UK. Some specialised overseas projects considered.
Grants
J A Gillett Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £18,057
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, amateur sport 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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £37,887 | £18,057 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £41,217 | £161,249 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £52,377 | £81,123 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £197,651 | £54,985 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £66,310 | £86,410 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about J A Gillett Charitable Trust
What does J A Gillett Charitable Trust do?
General philanthropy for those in need concentrating on the West Midland Area of the UK. Some specialised overseas projects considered.
How much income did J A Gillett Charitable Trust report in 2025?
J A Gillett Charitable Trust reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was J A Gillett Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
J A Gillett Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 1963 as charity number 216018. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs J A Gillett Charitable Trust?
J A Gillett Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does J A Gillett Charitable Trust operate?
J A Gillett Charitable Trust operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is J A Gillett Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — J A Gillett Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216018.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated