Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited
Also known as: Qest
To advance the education in the United Kingdom in modern and traditional crafts and similar skills by the making of one or more grants, scholarships and prizes to individuals training in such crafts or skills.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education in the United Kingdom in modern and traditional crafts and similar skills by the making of one or more grants, scholarships and prizes to individuals training in such crafts or skills.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,231,410 | £1,602,973 | £1,157,613 | £4,555,410 | £4,088,188 | 9 / 30 |
| 2023 | £975,711 | £1,575,431 | £1,049,466 | £5,043,948 | £361,704 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,115,275 | £1,084,425 | £776,251 | £5,673,184 | £462,863 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,113,874 | £832,367 | £629,327 | £5,813,821 | £4,161,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2020 | £660,817 | £817,900 | £604,391 | £5,342,120 | £522,000 | 5 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited
What does Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited do?
To advance the education in the United Kingdom in modern and traditional crafts and similar skills by the making of one or more grants, scholarships and prizes to individuals training in such crafts or skills.
How much income did Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited report in 2024?
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited?
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited has a program ratio of 94.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2013 as charity number 1152032. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited?
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lisa Montague. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited operate?
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152032.
Details
1 Buckingham Place
LONDON
SW1E 6HR
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated