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The Brook Trust

A grant-giving charity supporting charitable causes within and beyond the UK. See www.brooktrust.org for details of current funding criteria.

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Activities & Mission

A grant-giving charity supporting charitable causes within and beyond the UK. See www.brooktrust.org for details of current funding criteria.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£738,923
Latest Expenditure
£1,087,387

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 147.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £669,712
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £69,211
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,087,387
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,881
Grants to Institutions £1,074,506
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£738,923
£1,087,387£1,087,387£2,394,377£2,394,3770 / 0
2024
£74,308
£1,231,5270 / 0
2023
£547,878
£1,124,698£1,124,698£3,741,207£3,741,2070 / 0
2022
£588,415
£1,303,494£1,303,494£4,672,662£4,672,6620 / 0
2021
£87,342
£1,097,7240 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Brook Trust

What does The Brook Trust do?

A grant-giving charity supporting charitable causes within and beyond the UK. See www.brooktrust.org for details of current funding criteria.

How much income did The Brook Trust report in 2025?

The Brook Trust reported total income of £739k and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Brook Trust registered as a charity?

The Brook Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2008 as charity number 1123562. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Brook Trust?

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

Where does The Brook Trust operate?

The Brook Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Brook Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Brook Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123562.

Details

Address
The Brook Trust
PO Box 161
Cranbrook
TN17 9BL
Registration Date
10 April 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037436
Charity Number
1123562

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Trustees

TIM BULL Chair
Dr Elinor Clare Cleghorn
ROSALIND RILEY
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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