The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust
The charity makes grants to a wide variety of charitable causes in the UK and Overseas. Particularly in the fields of Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Relief of Poverty and General Charitable purposes.
Activities & Mission
The charity makes grants to a wide variety of charitable causes in the UK and Overseas. Particularly in the fields of Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Relief of Poverty and General Charitable purposes.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,296,147 | £1,432,312 | £1,121,884 | £17,779,624 | £1,144,521 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,407,338 | £1,198,719 | £934,153 | £18,222,983 | £1,262,072 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,177,835 | £2,031,367 | £1,748,267 | £18,076,245 | £1,522,859 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,076,422 | £900,283 | £546,391 | £18,688,579 | £1,443,514 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,161,202 | £688,728 | £451,536 | £18,409,464 | £1,467,882 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust
What does The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust do?
The charity makes grants to a wide variety of charitable causes in the UK and Overseas. Particularly in the fields of Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Relief of Poverty and General Charitable purposes.
How much income did The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust?
The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 86.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1968 as charity number 256893. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust?
The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JOSEPH GEE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust operate?
The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256893.
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NW5 2AA
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- 14 May 2026
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