Michael Roberts Charitable Trust
To provide voluntary work and social opportunities for people with a disability and people who are socially disadvantaged. To provide emergency food for people in crisis and to reduce companies food wastage and redistribute it back into the community in Harlow and the surrounding area.
Activities & Mission
To provide voluntary work and social opportunities for people with a disability and people who are socially disadvantaged. To provide emergency food for people in crisis and to reduce companies food wastage and redistribute it back into the community in Harlow and the surrounding area.
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 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Social welfare 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £753,708 | £742,463 | £737,743 | £134,496 | £134,496 | 19 / 110 |
| 2024 | £567,227 | £545,838 | £542,804 | £259,742 | £140,945 | 18 / 160 |
| 2023 | £369,876 | £345,855 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £234,065 | £254,846 | 0 / 136 | |||
| 2021 | £277,323 | £170,390 | 0 / 45 |
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Frequently asked questions about Michael Roberts Charitable Trust
What does Michael Roberts Charitable Trust do?
To provide voluntary work and social opportunities for people with a disability and people who are socially disadvantaged. To provide emergency food for people in crisis and to reduce companies food wastage and redistribute it back into the community in Harlow and the surrounding area.
How much income did Michael Roberts Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Michael Roberts Charitable Trust reported total income of £754k and reported expenditure of £742k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Michael Roberts Charitable Trust?
Michael Roberts Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Michael Roberts Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Michael Roberts Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 1997 as charity number 1065006. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Michael Roberts Charitable Trust?
Michael Roberts Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Michael Roberts Charitable Trust operate?
Michael Roberts Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Essex and Hertfordshire.
Is Michael Roberts Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Michael Roberts Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065006.
Details
Housham Hall Farm
Harlow Road
Matching Tye
HARLOW
Essex
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