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Opentrust

The object of the Trust is the advancement of education, nationally and internationally, in the social, enviromental, political and biological sciences, economics, law, the arts and media communication and other recognised scholarly subjects

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Trust is the advancement of education, nationally and internationally, in the social, enviromental, political and biological sciences, economics, law, the arts and media communication and other recognised scholarly subjects

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
£299,451
Latest Expenditure
£576,799

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,213,727
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £803,691
Raising Funds £491
Governance £13,014
Grants to Institutions £787,111
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£299,451
£576,7990 / 0
2023
£365,468
£862,2970 / 0
2022
£1,213,727
£804,182£803,691£834,401£00 / 0
2021
£905,430
£917,278£916,756£424,856£00 / 0
2020
£702,791
£743,709£743,709£436,704£14,8720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opentrust

What does Opentrust do?

The object of the Trust is the advancement of education, nationally and internationally, in the social, enviromental, political and biological sciences, economics, law, the arts and media communication and other recognised scholarly subjects

How much income did Opentrust report in 2024?

Opentrust reported total income of £299k and reported expenditure of £577k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Opentrust registered as a charity?

Opentrust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2001 as charity number 1086404. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Opentrust?

Opentrust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Charles Chadwyck-Healey Bt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Opentrust operate?

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

Is Opentrust a registered charity?

Yes — Opentrust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086404.

Details

Address
5 MADINGLEY ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 0EE
Registration Date
30 April 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3977079
Charity Number
1086404

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Trustees

Sir Charles Chadwyck-Healey Bt Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANNE SHIRLEY LUCAS LAPPING CBE
ANTHONY HAROLD BARNETT
Dr John Francis Olivarius McAllister

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30 July 2026
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