Sir John Priestman Charity Trust
The making of donations to any charitable institution for the benefit of any persons inhabitants of the county of durham and in particular of the county borough of sunderland. Building, maintaining and furnishing churches, mission halls and schools in the counties of durham and york.The relief,in necessitous circumunstances, of ministers of the church of england in the counties of durham and york.
Activities & Mission
The making of donations to any charitable institution for the benefit of any persons inhabitants of the county of durham and in particular of the county borough of sunderland. Building, maintaining and furnishing churches, mission halls and schools in the counties of durham and york.The relief,in necessitous circumunstances, of ministers of the church of england in the counties of durham and york.
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 91% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £490,814 | £566,563 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £541,276 | £676,243 | £630,787 | £15,663,618 | £344,521 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £497,192 | £512,320 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £550,088 | £484,233 | £439,495 | £16,545,068 | £505,650 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £391,096 | £478,698 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sir John Priestman Charity Trust
What does Sir John Priestman Charity Trust do?
The making of donations to any charitable institution for the benefit of any persons inhabitants of the county of durham and in particular of the county borough of sunderland. Building, maintaining and furnishing churches, mission halls and schools in the counties of durham and york.The relief,in necessitous circumunstances, of ministers of the church of england in the counties of durham and york.
How much income did Sir John Priestman Charity Trust report in 2024?
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust reported total income of £491k and reported expenditure of £567k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sir John Priestman Charity Trust?
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust has a program ratio of 116.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sir John Priestman Charity Trust registered as a charity?
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1962 as charity number 209397. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Sir John Priestman Charity Trust?
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIMOTHY RPS NORTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sir John Priestman Charity Trust operate?
Sir John Priestman Charity Trust operates across 2 areas: Durham and Sunderland.
Is Sir John Priestman Charity Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sir John Priestman Charity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209397.
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- 14 May 2026
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