Local Trust

Local Trust will undertake activities to develop the capacity and skills (including the enterprise skills) of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs as individuals and to improve the communities in which they live.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,142,000

Latest Expenditure

£8,820,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 411.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% 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

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £269,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,872,000

Other Income £1,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,805,000

Raising Funds £15,000

Governance £212,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£2,142,000	£8,820,000	£8,805,000	£16,177,000	£32,300	62 / 400
2024	£2,901,000	£17,480,000	£17,395,000	£24,177,000	£31,200	63 / 1000
2023	£1,758,000	£21,088,000	£20,964,000	£38,345,000	£25,000	55 / 1500
2022	£556,000	£26,201,000	£26,079,000	£56,897,000	£25,000	50 / 1500
2021	£1,268,000	£22,177,000	£22,023,000	£82,610,000	£25,000	41 / 1500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Local Trust

What does Local Trust do?

How much income did Local Trust report in 2025?

Local Trust reported total income of £2.14m and reported expenditure of £8.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Local Trust?

Local Trust has a program ratio of 411.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Local Trust registered as a charity?

Local Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2012 as charity number 1147511. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Local Trust?

Local Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID TIMOTHY WARNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Local Trust operate?

Local Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Local Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Local Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147511.