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National Emergencies Trust

The National Emergencies Trust has been set up to raise funds from the general public in the event of a disaster or emergency within the United Kingdom for the alleviation of the needs of those affected by the event. The funds collected will be distributed by local partners on the ground in the areas affected by the emergency event. The Trust was launched in November 2019.

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Activities & Mission

The National Emergencies Trust has been set up to raise funds from the general public in the event of a disaster or emergency within the United Kingdom for the alleviation of the needs of those affected by the event. The funds collected will be distributed by local partners on the ground in the areas affected by the emergency event. The Trust was launched in November 2019.

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
£572,136
Latest Expenditure
£702,279

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £522,797
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £49,339
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £639,460
Raising Funds £62,819
Governance £25,095
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£572,136
£702,279£639,460£1,039,674£839,6746 / 5
2024
£481,270
£772,5750 / 16
2023
£572,973
£1,425,179£1,360,471£1,448,963£1,067,1088 / 19
2022
£2,398,688
£3,339,618£3,273,421£2,347,275£1,280,6209 / 0
2021
£89,721,148
£93,376,395£93,152,256£3,288,205£1,453,3018 / 67

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Emergencies Trust

What does National Emergencies Trust do?

The National Emergencies Trust has been set up to raise funds from the general public in the event of a disaster or emergency within the United Kingdom for the alleviation of the needs of those affected by the event. The funds collected will be distributed by local partners on the ground in the areas affected by the emergency event. The Trust was launched in November 2019.

How much income did National Emergencies Trust report in 2025?

National Emergencies Trust reported total income of £572k and reported expenditure of £702k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Emergencies Trust?

National Emergencies Trust has a program ratio of 111.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Emergencies Trust registered as a charity?

National Emergencies Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2019 as charity number 1182809. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs National Emergencies Trust?

National Emergencies Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN BARRADELL OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Emergencies Trust operate?

National Emergencies Trust operates across 4 areas: Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Emergencies Trust a registered charity?

Yes — National Emergencies Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182809.

Details

Address
LONDON SCOTTISH HOUSE
95 HORSEFERRY ROAD
LONDON
SW1P 2DX
Registration Date
4 April 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5139319
Charity Number
1182809

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Trustees

JOHN BARRADELL OBE Chair
Alastair Whitehead
Andrew Ian Beeforth OBE
Claire Mackintosh
Dalton Leong
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Benjamin John Griffiths
GERALD ERNEST OPPENHEIM
Also governs 1 other charity
Jes Lavda
Jonathan Clark
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin Smith
Natasha Elcock
Ruth Davison
THELMA STOBER

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