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.
Grants
Manan Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,619,141
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,309,840 | £1,619,141 | £1,619,141 | £12,934,450 | £12,934,450 | 0 / 0 |
| 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 2025?
Manan Trust reported total income of £2.31m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated