Philo Trust

Four main activities:Proclamation - communicating ChristianityTraining - equipping Christians to communicate ChristianityTraining Evangelists - mentoringProducing resources for evangelism

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Activities & Mission

Four main activities:Proclamation - communicating ChristianityTraining - equipping Christians to communicate ChristianityTraining Evangelists - mentoringProducing resources for evangelism

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

£1,327,257

Latest Expenditure

£1,057,899

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,139,799

Charitable Activities £174,976

Other Trading £0

Investments £11,971

Other Income £511

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,051,595

Raising Funds £6,304

Governance £18,067

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,327,257	£1,057,899	£1,051,595	£742,184	£590,652	10 / 0
2024	£1,003,631	£1,056,677	£1,051,318	£472,826	£310,074	10 / 0
2023	£1,123,876	£1,125,475	£1,120,359	£525,872	£333,776	10 / 0
2022	£799,800	£807,546	£807,546	£527,471	£359,424	9 / 0
2021	£775,774	£742,691	£742,691	£535,217	£360,522	11 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Philo Trust

What does Philo Trust do?

Four main activities:Proclamation - communicating ChristianityTraining - equipping Christians to communicate ChristianityTraining Evangelists - mentoringProducing resources for evangelism

How much income did Philo Trust report in 2025?

Philo Trust reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Philo Trust?

Philo Trust has a program ratio of 79.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Philo Trust registered as a charity?

Philo Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 1982 as charity number 285762. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Philo Trust?

Philo Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID WITHERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Philo Trust operate?

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

Is Philo Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Philo Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285762.