Pilkington Charities Fund
Also known as: The Pilkington Charities Fund
The Charity awards grants to registered charities in the Merseyside area for the relief of poverty and sickness.
Activities & Mission
The Charity awards grants to registered charities in the Merseyside area for the relief of poverty and sickness.
Grants
Pilkington Charities Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £28,563,607
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 346). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £645,327 | £28,673,869 | £28,592,096 | £10,826 | £10,826 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £683,311 | £868,867 | £788,344 | £27,934,039 | £27,934,039 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £597,029 | £751,204 | £672,495 | £25,915,838 | £25,915,838 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £599,963 | £874,368 | £791,695 | £25,589,167 | £25,589,167 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £487,423 | £418,292 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pilkington Charities Fund
What does Pilkington Charities Fund do?
The Charity awards grants to registered charities in the Merseyside area for the relief of poverty and sickness.
How much income did Pilkington Charities Fund report in 2025?
Pilkington Charities Fund reported total income of £645k and reported expenditure of £28.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pilkington Charities Fund?
Pilkington Charities Fund has a program ratio of 4430.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 346 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pilkington Charities Fund registered as a charity?
Pilkington Charities Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 1964 as charity number 225911. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Pilkington Charities Fund?
Pilkington Charities Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Pilkington Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pilkington Charities Fund operate?
Pilkington Charities Fund operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Pilkington Charities Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Pilkington Charities Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225911.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Pilkington Charities Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated