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The Barber Charvet Trust

The Barber Charvet Trust makes grants to other (mostly smaller) charities where the trustees in their sole discretion feel the charity fulfils the criteria set by the Board. It also administers the wishes of the late Frank Barber.

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Activities & Mission

The Barber Charvet Trust makes grants to other (mostly smaller) charities where the trustees in their sole discretion feel the charity fulfils the criteria set by the Board. It also administers the wishes of the late Frank Barber.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£48,591
Latest Expenditure
£295,636

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,903,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,564
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £344,511
Raising Funds £0
Governance £700
Grants to Institutions £343,811
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
£48,591
£295,6360 / 0
2023
£29,712
£176,6250 / 0
2022
£2,911,564
£344,511£344,511£2,567,053£2,567,0530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Barber Charvet Trust

What does The Barber Charvet Trust do?

The Barber Charvet Trust makes grants to other (mostly smaller) charities where the trustees in their sole discretion feel the charity fulfils the criteria set by the Board. It also administers the wishes of the late Frank Barber.

How much income did The Barber Charvet Trust report in 2024?

The Barber Charvet Trust reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £296k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Barber Charvet Trust registered as a charity?

The Barber Charvet Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 2021 as charity number 1196137. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Barber Charvet Trust?

The Barber Charvet Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Barber. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Barber Charvet Trust operate?

The Barber Charvet Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Barber Charvet Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Barber Charvet Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196137.

Details

Address
LITTLE POTASH BARN
BERDEN
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
ESSEX
CM23 1BG
Registration Date
13 October 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5188654
Charity Number
1196137

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Trustees

John Barber Chair
Alexandra Mary Dashwood Evans
Diane Charvet
Edward Charvet
Also governs 1 other charity
Frances Barber

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30 July 2026
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