Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Mushroom Fund
Established to make grants for charitable purposes.
Activities & Mission
Established to make grants for charitable purposes.
Grants
Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £26,655
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general 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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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £39,251 | £26,655 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £45,719 | £45,742 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £39,471 | £35,470 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £33,893 | £41,250 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £34,195 | £6,860 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust
What does Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust do?
Established to make grants for charitable purposes.
How much income did Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust report in 2026?
Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1969 as charity number 259954. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust?
Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust operate?
Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259954.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 4 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Mushroom Fund
- Sir Alastair Pilkington Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated