Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust

Advancing education, relieving poverty and being true to how Ray McGrath lived his life. Funds may be distributed to satisfy the above and/or for scholarships/bursaries for UK residents; for research into matters connected to the sea; and to encourage musical endeavour - particularly jazz and classical traditions (e.g. lieder and church music).

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

Advancing education, relieving poverty and being true to how Ray McGrath lived his life. Funds may be distributed to satisfy the above and/or for scholarships/bursaries for UK residents; for research into matters connected to the sea; and to encourage musical endeavour - particularly jazz and classical traditions (e.g. lieder and church music).

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,074,512
Latest Expenditure
£89,292

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 33.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £960,196
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £114,316
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £59,156
Raising Funds £30,136
Governance £0
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,074,512
£89,292£59,156£4,944,449£4,944,4490 / 0
2024
£119,797
£86,6460 / 0
2023
£90,760
£30,7810 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust

What does Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust do?

Advancing education, relieving poverty and being true to how Ray McGrath lived his life. Funds may be distributed to satisfy the above and/or for scholarships/bursaries for UK residents; for research into matters connected to the sea; and to encourage musical endeavour - particularly jazz and classical traditions (e.g. lieder and church music).

How much income did Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust report in 2025?

Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust registered as a charity?

Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2002 as charity number 1093700. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust?

Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust operate?

Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Ray Mcgrath Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093700.

Details

Address
10 Bolt Court
3rd floor
LONDON
EC4A 3DQ
Registration Date
4 September 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3990482
Charity Number
1093700

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

HAYDN CALVIN WOOD
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter John Scott

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue