Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust
For such Roman Catholic charitable purposes as the trustees shall, in their absolute discretion and from time to time, think fit.
Activities & Mission
For such Roman Catholic charitable purposes as the trustees shall, in their absolute discretion and from time to time, think fit.
Grants
Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £882,300
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 323). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Religion 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 | £740,094 | £1,004,792 | £903,040 | £33,608,578 | £33,608,578 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £833,823 | £854,769 | £754,471 | £39,685,542 | £39,685,542 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £737,975 | £858,047 | £755,322 | £37,608,898 | £37,608,898 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £732,382 | £867,701 | £761,536 | £39,126,748 | £39,126,748 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £652,584 | £927,169 | £832,453 | £34,923,290 | £34,923,290 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust
What does Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust do?
For such Roman Catholic charitable purposes as the trustees shall, in their absolute discretion and from time to time, think fit.
How much income did Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust reported total income of £740k and reported expenditure of £1.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust?
Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 122.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 323 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1964 as charity number 225870. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust?
Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARGARET MARIE ELIZABETH FELICIA HOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust operate?
Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust operates across 12 areas, including Botswana, Chile, Ethiopia and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sir Harold Hood's Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225870.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated