Manan Trust
The objectives of Manan Trust are promoting education, health, and poverty relief among children, young people, women, and the disadvantaged groups across Asia. It does so by distributing funds to and working in partnership with local organisations that carry out aligned work in their communities.
Activities & Mission
The objectives of Manan Trust are promoting education, health, and poverty relief among children, young people, women, and the disadvantaged groups across Asia. It does so by distributing funds to and working in partnership with local organisations that carry out aligned work in their communities.
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 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,748,343 | £1,306,936 | £1,306,936 | £12,794,109 | £12,794,110 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,213,373 | £23,329 | £23,329 | £11,190,045 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manan Trust
What does Manan Trust do?
The objectives of Manan Trust are promoting education, health, and poverty relief among children, young people, women, and the disadvantaged groups across Asia. It does so by distributing funds to and working in partnership with local organisations that carry out aligned work in their communities.
How much income did Manan Trust report in 2024?
Manan Trust reported total income of £2.75m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manan Trust?
Manan Trust has a program ratio of 47.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manan Trust registered as a charity?
Manan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2022 as charity number 1201051. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Manan Trust?
Manan Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alistair James Thompson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manan Trust operate?
Manan Trust operates across 10 areas, including Burma, Cambodia, Hong Kong and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Manan Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Manan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201051.
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24 KING WILLIAM STREET
LONDON
EC4R 9AT
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