Power To Change Trust
Power to Change is an independent charitable trust endowed with £150m from the Big Lottery Fund to address social need by giving grants to, and supporting community businesses, throughout England.
Activities & Mission
Power to Change is an independent charitable trust endowed with £150m from the Big Lottery Fund to address social need by giving grants to, and supporting community businesses, throughout England.
Grants
Power To Change Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2024)
- £922,391
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
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
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,022,625 | £4,675,847 | £4,629,528 | £19,642,646 | £0 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,819,714 | £9,036,415 | £9,036,415 | £19,944,137 | £0 | 39 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,160,801 | £11,828,599 | £11,748,518 | £21,865,598 | £0 | 43 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,707,000 | £15,855,000 | £15,798,000 | £26,022,000 | £0 | 45 / 0 |
| 2020 | £10,635,000 | £39,915,000 | £39,897,000 | £36,022,000 | £0 | 50 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Power To Change Trust
What does Power To Change Trust do?
Power to Change is an independent charitable trust endowed with £150m from the Big Lottery Fund to address social need by giving grants to, and supporting community businesses, throughout England.
How much income did Power To Change Trust report in 2024?
Power To Change Trust reported total income of £3.02m and reported expenditure of £4.68m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Power To Change Trust registered as a charity?
Power To Change Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2015 as charity number 1159982. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Power To Change Trust?
Power To Change Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Power To Change Trust operate?
Power To Change Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Power To Change Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Power To Change Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159982.
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Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated