Sir George Martin Trust
Gives grants to locally-based registered charities and churches supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable residents of West Yorkshire. Areas covered are social welfare, older people, young people, support and activities for those with disabilities, physical/mental health and well being, community music, arts and environment for disadvantaged communities.
Activities & Mission
Gives grants to locally-based registered charities and churches supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable residents of West Yorkshire. Areas covered are social welfare, older people, young people, support and activities for those with disabilities, physical/mental health and well being, community music, arts and environment for disadvantaged communities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £310,896 | £329,306 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £302,281 | £403,491 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £364,760 | £440,029 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £513,483 | £278,506 | £278,506 | £10,719,567 | £10,719,567 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £279,524 | £278,980 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sir George Martin Trust
What does Sir George Martin Trust do?
Gives grants to locally-based registered charities and churches supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable residents of West Yorkshire. Areas covered are social welfare, older people, young people, support and activities for those with disabilities, physical/mental health and well being, community music, arts and environment for disadvantaged communities.
How much income did Sir George Martin Trust report in 2025?
Sir George Martin Trust reported total income of £311k and reported expenditure of £329k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sir George Martin Trust?
Sir George Martin Trust has a program ratio of 54.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sir George Martin Trust registered as a charity?
Sir George Martin Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1964 as charity number 223554. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Sir George Martin Trust?
Sir George Martin Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sir George Martin Trust operate?
Sir George Martin Trust operates across 5 areas, including Bradford City, Calderdale, City Of Wakefield and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sir George Martin Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sir George Martin Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223554.
Details
Skipton Road
ILKLEY
West Yorkshire
LS29 9RP
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