Magna Trust

Also known as: Magna

Magna is a science education adventure centre incorporating a visitor attraction with four pavilions focusing on Air, Earth, Fire and Water comprising over 100 interactive exhibits. The attraction is augmented by two outdoor play areas.

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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.

Local Authority

Rotherham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,053,600

Latest Expenditure

£4,110,035

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Research 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 £149,501

Charitable Activities £1,023,319

Other Trading £1,835,072

Investments £27,952

Other Income £17,756

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,950,769

Raising Funds £1,159,266

Governance £48,643

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	£3,053,600	£4,110,035	£2,950,769	£5,103,502	£378,509	40 / 0
2024	£3,804,936	£3,979,222	£2,862,798	£6,159,937	£457,241	31 / 0
2023	£4,064,223	£3,578,744	£2,524,042	£6,334,223	£265,360	31 / 0
2022	£2,203,606	£2,593,542	£2,022,121	£5,848,744	£197,371	46 / 0
2021	£1,054,153	£2,011,507	£1,801,274	£6,238,680	£0	40 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Magna Trust

What does Magna Trust do?

How much income did Magna Trust report in 2025?

Magna Trust reported total income of £3.05m and reported expenditure of £4.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Magna Trust?

Magna Trust has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Magna Trust registered as a charity?

Magna Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 1999 as charity number 1074578. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Magna Trust?

Magna Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Magna Trust operate?

Magna Trust operates in Rotherham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Magna Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Magna Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074578.