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The Brown Source Trust

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

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Activities & Mission

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

Grants

The Brown Source Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£108,972
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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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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
£119,586
Latest Expenditure
£108,972

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 91.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£119,586
£108,9720 / 0
2024
£89,041
£91,9400 / 0
2023
£22,907
£104,0570 / 0
2022
£125,215
£131,7450 / 0
2021
£71,909
£83,6740 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Brown Source Trust

What does The Brown Source Trust do?

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

How much income did The Brown Source Trust report in 2025?

The Brown Source Trust reported total income of £120k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Brown Source Trust registered as a charity?

The Brown Source Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2016 as charity number 1165158. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Brown Source Trust?

The Brown Source Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan John Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Brown Source Trust operate?

The Brown Source Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Brown Source Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Brown Source Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165158.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 January 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5070763
Charity Number
1165158

Trustees

Alan John Brown Chair
CHLOE JOANNA NOBLE
HANNAH LOUISE BROWN
HARRY WILLIAM BROWN
Jack Robert Brown
Ludlow Trust Company Ltd
NICOLA SUSAN BROWN

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