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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.

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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.

Grants

Maria Assumpta Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£332,000
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes

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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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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£703,000
Latest Expenditure
£461,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £703,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £387,000
Raising Funds £74,000
Governance £55,000
Grants to Institutions £332,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£703,000
£461,000£387,000£24,117,000£24,117,0000 / 0
2024
£738,000
£845,000£771,000£22,587,000£22,587,0000 / 0
2023
£595,000
£380,000£314,000£21,917,000£21,917,0000 / 0
2022
£529,000
£654,000£592,000£20,701,000£284,0000 / 0
2021
£462,000
£489,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Maria Assumpta Trust reported total income of £703k and reported expenditure of £461k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 December 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042508
Charity Number
1127151

Trustees

Sr Catherine Cowley r.a. Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Lerma Montano Pangantihon
SISTER VERONICA ANN ROWLEY r.a.
Sr Maureen Gertrude Connor r.a.
Also governs 3 other charities

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