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National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Npt Newco Limited, Npt UK

The Charity raises funds from a range of donors and makes grants to such exclusively charitable projects as the trustees may determine, both in the UK and abroad.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity raises funds from a range of donors and makes grants to such exclusively charitable projects as the trustees may determine, both in the UK and abroad.

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
£225,406,809
Latest Expenditure
£44,403,998

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 19.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £217,944,023
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,840,378
Other Income £1,622,408

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £43,277,221
Raising Funds £827,921
Governance £108,093
Grants to Institutions £43,040,104
Other Expenditure £298,856

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Broadley Charitable Trust (organisation 291352)
  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — Ghanaman Educational Trust (organisation 5049132)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£225,406,809
£44,403,998£43,277,221£367,144,508£2,300,7230 / 0
2024
£109,755,449
£27,485,202£27,113,238£180,133,369£1,087,0199 / 0
2023
£29,357,715
£16,985,786£16,659,637£93,189,840£495,0820 / 0
2022
£40,692,505
£9,747,314£9,533,967£75,732,342£179,3350 / 0
2021
£52,431,316
£9,401,703£9,319,710£50,279,837£65,5120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited

What does National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited do?

The Charity raises funds from a range of donors and makes grants to such exclusively charitable projects as the trustees may determine, both in the UK and abroad.

How much income did National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited report in 2025?

National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited reported total income of £225.41m and reported expenditure of £44.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited?

National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited has a program ratio of 19.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited registered as a charity?

National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2018 as charity number 1181128. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited?

National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CERIS MARY GARDNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited operate?

National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited a registered charity?

Yes — National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181128.

Details

Address
Withers LLP
Third Floor
20 Old Bailey
LONDON
Registration Date
11 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5126995
Charity Number
1181128

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Trustees

CERIS MARY GARDNER Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
David Harley Athol ROWE
Also governs 1 other charity
Holly Kathleen Welch
Also governs 1 other charity
RICHARD CASSELL
VIVIEN MARY GOULD

Also Known As

  • Npt Newco Limited
  • Npt UK

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14 May 2026
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