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Middle Temple Charity

The charity exists to advance education and learning in the administration and practice of the law and related disciplines, to maintain and preserve the heritage of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, to promote the sound administration of the law, and to promote diversity in the provision of advocacy and related legal services.

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Activities & Mission

The charity exists to advance education and learning in the administration and practice of the law and related disciplines, to maintain and preserve the heritage of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, to promote the sound administration of the law, and to promote diversity in the provision of advocacy and related legal services.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£47,465
Latest Expenditure
£51,240

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 0.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 96.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £557,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £15,000
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0
Raising Funds £72,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,000

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
£47,465
£51,2400 / 5
2024
£572,000
£75,000£0£497,000£497,0000 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Middle Temple Charity

What does Middle Temple Charity do?

The charity exists to advance education and learning in the administration and practice of the law and related disciplines, to maintain and preserve the heritage of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, to promote the sound administration of the law, and to promote diversity in the provision of advocacy and related legal services.

How much income did Middle Temple Charity report in 2025?

Middle Temple Charity reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Middle Temple Charity registered as a charity?

Middle Temple Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 2023 as charity number 1205068. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Middle Temple Charity?

Middle Temple Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Right Hon. The Lord Ian Duncan Burnett of Maldon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Middle Temple Charity operate?

Middle Temple Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Middle Temple Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Middle Temple Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205068.

Details

Address
Middle Temple
Ashley Building
Middle Temple
London
EC4Y 9BT
Registration Date
5 October 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5188225
Charity Number
1205068

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Trustees

The Right Hon. The Lord Ian Duncan Burnett of Maldon Chair
Dame Kathryn Mary Thirlwall DBE
Karyl Anne Nairn KC
LAUREN ASHLEY SUDING
Leona Harrison
Marcia Shekerdemian QC
NICHOLAS LIONEL HARDWICK
Also governs 4 other charities
Rebecca Cecelia Major
Also governs 1 other charity
The Right Hon. Sir Stephen Males

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