St. James Trust

Also known as: Robert Pinchin's Charity, St. James' Trust

Helping people in need, hardship or distress in Trowbridge & the surrounding villages.

Activities & Mission

Helping people in need, hardship or distress in Trowbridge & the surrounding villages.

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

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£622,160

Latest Expenditure

£616,991

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 6.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £41,783

Other Income £580,377

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £40,490

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £576,501

Financial Trend

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£622,160	£616,991	£40,490	£1,620,285	£0	0 / 0
2024	£41,822	£35,130				0 / 0
2023	£33,751	£35,365				0 / 0
2022	£32,885	£38,600				0 / 0
2021	£36,977	£25,952				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St. James Trust

What does St. James Trust do?

Helping people in need, hardship or distress in Trowbridge & the surrounding villages.

How much income did St. James Trust report in 2025?

St. James Trust reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St. James Trust?

St. James Trust has a program ratio of 6.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St. James Trust registered as a charity?

St. James Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 1962 as charity number 203902. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs St. James Trust?

St. James Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Jonathan Westwood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St. James Trust operate?

St. James Trust operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St. James Trust a registered charity?

Yes — St. James Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 203902.