Staples Trust

Also known as: The Jessica Sainsbury Charitable Trust

Grant making.

Activities & Mission

Grant making.

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 7 areas of operation

Country

Austria Bangladesh France Italy Netherlands Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£412,727

Latest Expenditure

£327,859

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 79.4%

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£412,727	£327,859	0 / 0
2024	£415,347	£505,168	0 / 0
2023	£300,751	£604,952	0 / 0
2022	£263,286	£514,918	0 / 0
2021	£322,785	£453,308	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Staples Trust

What does Staples Trust do?

Grant making.

How much income did Staples Trust report in 2025?

Staples Trust reported total income of £413k and reported expenditure of £328k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Staples Trust registered as a charity?

Staples Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1992 as charity number 1010656. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Staples Trust?

Staples Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JESSICA MARY SAINSBURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Staples Trust operate?

Staples Trust operates across 7 areas, including Austria, Bangladesh, France and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Staples Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Staples Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010656.