Maria Assumpta Trust
The Charity was formed in October 2008, its funds were invested to generate income to fund the payment of donations and grants. The trustees review requests for funds from the UK and overseas, and make grants as they judge appropriate. The Trustees have established a Grant Making Policy, and procedures and guidelines for grant applications are in place.
Activities & Mission
The Charity was formed in October 2008, its funds were invested to generate income to fund the payment of donations and grants. The trustees review requests for funds from the UK and overseas, and make grants as they judge appropriate. The Trustees have established a Grant Making Policy, and procedures and guidelines for grant applications are in place.
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 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £738,000 | £845,000 | £771,000 | £22,587,000 | £22,587,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £380,000 | £314,000 | £21,917,000 | £21,917,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £529,000 | £654,000 | £592,000 | £20,701,000 | £284,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £462,000 | £489,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £423,000 | £613,000 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Maria Assumpta Trust
What does Maria Assumpta Trust do?
The Charity was formed in October 2008, its funds were invested to generate income to fund the payment of donations and grants. The trustees review requests for funds from the UK and overseas, and make grants as they judge appropriate. The Trustees have established a Grant Making Policy, and procedures and guidelines for grant applications are in place.
How much income did Maria Assumpta Trust report in 2024?
Maria Assumpta Trust reported total income of £738k and reported expenditure of £845k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Maria Assumpta Trust?
Maria Assumpta Trust has a program ratio of 104.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Maria Assumpta Trust registered as a charity?
Maria Assumpta Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2008 as charity number 1127151. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Maria Assumpta Trust?
Maria Assumpta Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sr Catherine Cowley r.a.. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Maria Assumpta Trust operate?
Maria Assumpta Trust operates across 14 areas, including Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Maria Assumpta Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Maria Assumpta Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127151.
Details
20 KENSINGTON SQUARE
LONDON
W8 5HH
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