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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.

Grants

National Emergencies Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£702,279
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and disability

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£572,136
Latest Expenditure
£702,279

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 April 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5139319
Charity Number
1182809

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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