The Amateurs Trust
Support for charitable causes in Luton, Bedfordshire, north Hertfordshire and Dorset, in particular for health, education, and relief of hardship; for other UK charities which provide research, support or care for public benefit; for overseas projects run or overseen by registered UK charities.
Activities & Mission
Support for charitable causes in Luton, Bedfordshire, north Hertfordshire and Dorset, in particular for health, education, and relief of hardship; for other UK charities which provide research, support or care for public benefit; for overseas projects run or overseen by registered UK charities.
Grants
The Amateurs Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £691,682
- 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, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty 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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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.
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Financial Information
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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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £285,705 | £691,682 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £271,138 | £644,531 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £250,781 | £264,230 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £221,765 | £580,418 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £225,857 | £720,354 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Amateurs Trust
What does The Amateurs Trust do?
Support for charitable causes in Luton, Bedfordshire, north Hertfordshire and Dorset, in particular for health, education, and relief of hardship; for other UK charities which provide research, support or care for public benefit; for overseas projects run or overseen by registered UK charities.
How much income did The Amateurs Trust report in 2025?
The Amateurs Trust reported total income of £286k and reported expenditure of £692k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Amateurs Trust registered as a charity?
The Amateurs Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1999 as charity number 1076369. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Amateurs Trust?
The Amateurs Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ZEWEN ALFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Amateurs Trust operate?
The Amateurs Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Amateurs Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Amateurs Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076369.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated