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Ropner Trust

Promote education of persons under the age of 25 who live, or whose parents live, in Stockton on Tees. Make grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of Stockton on Tees. Apply income to other organisations that themselves undertake to apply the whole or part of their income for such charitable purposes.

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Activities & Mission

Promote education of persons under the age of 25 who live, or whose parents live, in Stockton on Tees. Make grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of Stockton on Tees. Apply income to other organisations that themselves undertake to apply the whole or part of their income for such charitable purposes.

Grants

Ropner Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£83,080
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes

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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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£59,157
Latest Expenditure
£83,080

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 140.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£59,157
£83,0800 / 0
2024
£57,055
£62,7940 / 0
2023
£34,268
£47,5060 / 0
2022
£31,397
£45,1690 / 0
2021
£35,258
£64,1830 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ropner Trust

What does Ropner Trust do?

Promote education of persons under the age of 25 who live, or whose parents live, in Stockton on Tees. Make grants for the general benefit of inhabitants of Stockton on Tees. Apply income to other organisations that themselves undertake to apply the whole or part of their income for such charitable purposes.

How much income did Ropner Trust report in 2025?

Ropner Trust reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £83k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ropner Trust registered as a charity?

Ropner Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1997 as charity number 1062362. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Ropner Trust?

Ropner Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is HARRY SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ropner Trust operate?

Ropner Trust operates in Stockton-on-tees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ropner Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Ropner Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062362.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 May 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3088198
Charity Number
1062362

Trustees

HARRY SMITH Chair
Dave Pruden
John Richard Wilson FRICS
RACHEL VIRGINIA DARLEY
WILLIAM RICHARD PICKERSGILL
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

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