John Laing Charitable Trust
Also known as: Laing's Charitable Trust
The objects of the Trust are the relief of poverty incapacity or sickness or for the advancement of education or religion or such other charitable purposes generally as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit. Trustees also have special regard to the relief of poverty and hardship of former employees of John Laing or their dependents.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Trust are the relief of poverty incapacity or sickness or for the advancement of education or religion or such other charitable purposes generally as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit. Trustees also have special regard to the relief of poverty and hardship of former employees of John Laing or their dependents.
Grants
John Laing Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,004,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 317). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,548,000 | £3,460,000 | £3,165,000 | £80,110,000 | £80,110,000 | 13 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,536,000 | £3,107,000 | £2,907,000 | £73,051,000 | £73,051,000 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,443,000 | £2,871,000 | £2,683,000 | £71,150,000 | £71,150,000 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,306,000 | £2,344,000 | £2,157,000 | £66,838,000 | £66,824,000 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,301,000 | £2,186,000 | £2,039,000 | £72,483,000 | £72,483,000 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about John Laing Charitable Trust
What does John Laing Charitable Trust do?
The objects of the Trust are the relief of poverty incapacity or sickness or for the advancement of education or religion or such other charitable purposes generally as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit. Trustees also have special regard to the relief of poverty and hardship of former employees of John Laing or their dependents.
How much income did John Laing Charitable Trust report in 2025?
John Laing Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.55m and reported expenditure of £3.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is John Laing Charitable Trust?
John Laing Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 124.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 317 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was John Laing Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
John Laing Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1964 as charity number 236852. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs John Laing Charitable Trust?
John Laing Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Garnet Foster. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does John Laing Charitable Trust operate?
John Laing Charitable Trust operates across 5 areas, including Australia, Netherlands, South Africa and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is John Laing Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — John Laing Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 236852.
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Other notable Social welfare charities
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Laing's Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated