Man Group PLC Charitable Trust
Also known as: E D and F Man Limited Charitable Trust
The Trust is a philanthropic Trust funded by Man Group plc which makes grants to organisations supporting literacy, numeracy and education, with a focus on London.
Activities & Mission
The Trust is a philanthropic Trust funded by Man Group plc which makes grants to organisations supporting literacy, numeracy and education, with a focus on London.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £333,792 | £986,149 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £112,624 | £965,685 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £379,606 | £886,289 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £3,094,254 | £743,260 | £743,260 | £2,922,307 | £2,922,307 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £600,817 | £555,037 | £555,037 | £571,313 | £571,313 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Man Group PLC Charitable Trust
What does Man Group PLC Charitable Trust do?
The Trust is a philanthropic Trust funded by Man Group plc which makes grants to organisations supporting literacy, numeracy and education, with a focus on London.
How much income did Man Group PLC Charitable Trust report in 2024?
Man Group PLC Charitable Trust reported total income of £334k and reported expenditure of £986k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Man Group PLC Charitable Trust?
Man Group PLC Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 24.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Man Group PLC Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Man Group PLC Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 1978 as charity number 275386. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Man Group PLC Charitable Trust?
Man Group PLC Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steven Desmyter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Man Group PLC Charitable Trust operate?
Man Group PLC Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Man Group PLC Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Man Group PLC Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275386.
Details
Riverbank House
2 Swan Lane
LONDON
EC4R 3AD
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Also Known As
- E D and F Man Limited Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated