St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest)
Also known as: St Christopher's College Education Trust
The Trust seeks to support:Grants are offered for: Organisations developing opportunities for spiritual and faith formation of children and young people within the context of education and church.Individuals in active Christian ministry with children and young people to enable them to access professional development or further develop their skills through research or other learning.
Activities & Mission
The Trust seeks to support:Grants are offered for: Organisations developing opportunities for spiritual and faith formation of children and young people within the context of education and church.Individuals in active Christian ministry with children and young people to enable them to access professional development or further develop their skills through research or other learning.
Grants
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £67,572
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and 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 Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2013 — Saint Pierre De Thaon International Students Trust (organisation 285170)
- Asset transfer in in 2012 — The Hughes and Stevens Bequest (organisation 313637)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,089,151 | £1,073,438 | £1,073,438 | £1,492,187 | £302,627 | 0 / 1 |
| 2024 | £208,409 | £143,659 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £228,630 | £175,171 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £427,474 | £369,420 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £216,363 | £234,334 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest)
What does St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) do?
The Trust seeks to support:Grants are offered for: Organisations developing opportunities for spiritual and faith formation of children and young people within the context of education and church.Individuals in active Christian ministry with children and young people to enable them to access professional development or further develop their skills through research or other learning.
How much income did St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) report in 2025?
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest)?
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) registered as a charity?
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1972 as charity number 313864. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest)?
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah E Holmes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) operate?
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) a registered charity?
Yes — St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313864.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Christopher's College Education Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated