R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust
The Trust makes grants to assist people living in Leicestershire & Rutland who are in financial need, hardship or distress. Grants can be made to both individuals and organisations.
Activities & Mission
The Trust makes grants to assist people living in Leicestershire & Rutland who are in financial need, hardship or distress. Grants can be made to both individuals and organisations.
Grants
R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £156,283
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Mansion Trust (uk ) (organisation 262003)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £125,419 | £156,283 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £126,639 | £88,694 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £113,513 | £124,517 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £97,173 | £95,931 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £36,423 | £23,488 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust
What does R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust do?
The Trust makes grants to assist people living in Leicestershire & Rutland who are in financial need, hardship or distress. Grants can be made to both individuals and organisations.
How much income did R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust report in 2025?
R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust reported total income of £125k and reported expenditure of £156k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 2004 as charity number 1105818. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust?
R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLIVE EDMUND SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust operate?
R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Is R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — R. Daphne Plunket Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105818.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated