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St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust

Also known as: S M O a T

We raise and distribute funds to carefully selected development projects in the developing world. We also organise educational events locally, often hosting talks by people who have been working on projects we have supported.

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Activities & Mission

We raise and distribute funds to carefully selected development projects in the developing world. We also organise educational events locally, often hosting talks by people who have been working on projects we have supported.

Grants

St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£17,244
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment

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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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.

Show all 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,767
Latest Expenditure
£17,244

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 91.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,767
£17,2440 / 8
2024
£16,008
£19,1700 / 12
2023
£19,288
£21,8710 / 12
2022
£21,116
£24,3610 / 12
2021
£28,719
£19,9430 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust

What does St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust do?

We raise and distribute funds to carefully selected development projects in the developing world. We also organise educational events locally, often hosting talks by people who have been working on projects we have supported.

How much income did St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust report in 2025?

St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust registered as a charity?

St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 1980 as charity number 280091. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust?

St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARBARA PERKINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust operate?

St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust operates across 13 areas, including Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust a registered charity?

Yes — St Mark's Overseas Aid Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280091.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
29 May 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280091
Charity Number
280091

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Trustees

BARBARA PERKINS Chair
Claire Suzanne Bowers
DAVID GORDON LEAR
Jean Margaret Waller
Naomi Joy Flood
RICHARD AUBREY SALMON
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • S M O a T

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