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

Grants

Opentrust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2022): £787,111
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: education and training

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£245,717

Latest Expenditure

£235,934

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£245,717	£235,934				0 / 0
2024	£299,451	£576,799				0 / 0
2023	£365,468	£862,297				0 / 0
2022	£1,213,727	£804,182	£803,691	£834,401	£0	0 / 0
2021	£905,430	£917,278	£916,756	£424,856	£0	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opentrust

What does Opentrust do?

How much income did Opentrust report in 2025?

Opentrust reported total income of £246k and reported expenditure of £236k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.