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The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust

Also known as: Adrian Swire Charitable Trust, Adrian Swire No 2 Charitable Trust, The Sammermar Trust

Providing donations and grants for charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

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Activities & Mission

Providing donations and grants for charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,878,318
Latest Expenditure
£1,697,005

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,878,318
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,678,520
Raising Funds £18,485
Governance £51,787
Grants to Institutions £1,626,733
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,878,318
£1,697,005£1,678,520£45,981,625£00 / 0
2023
£1,742,178
£1,549,317£1,532,397£37,741,711£00 / 0
2022
£1,362,851
£1,336,120£1,318,927£35,884,465£889,5730 / 0
2021
£1,765,186
£1,634,874£1,616,840£47,353,401£00 / 0
2020
£1,421,508
£1,332,795£1,323,051£24,077,932£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust

What does The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust do?

Providing donations and grants for charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

How much income did The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust report in 2024?

The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.88m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1988 as charity number 800493. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust?

The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is SAMUEL COMPTON SWIRE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust operate?

The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800493.

Details

Address
The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust
Swire House
59 Buckingham Gate
London
SW1E 6AJ
Registration Date
30 November 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800493
Charity Number
800493

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Trustees

SAMUEL COMPTON SWIRE Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Camilla Soames
Also governs 1 other charity
James Kidner
MARTHA VIRGINIA ALLFREY
MERLIN BINGHAM SWIRE
THE LADY JUDITH SWIRE

Also Known As

  • Adrian Swire Charitable Trust
  • Adrian Swire No 2 Charitable Trust
  • The Sammermar Trust

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14 May 2026
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