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The Caerlow Trust

The Caerlow Trust selects organisations to support following careful research and in line with the priorities of the Trust, which are broadly related to relieving homelessness, food poverty and addiction in the UK. It does not accept unsolicited applications for funding.

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Activities & Mission

The Caerlow Trust selects organisations to support following careful research and in line with the priorities of the Trust, which are broadly related to relieving homelessness, food poverty and addiction in the UK. It does not accept unsolicited applications for funding.

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
£997,095
Latest Expenditure
£1,343,429

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 134.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £997,024
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £71
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,343,429
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,836
Grants to Institutions £1,167,196
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£997,095
£1,343,429£1,343,429£141,774£141,7741 / 1
2024
£532,250
£44,142£44,142£488,108£488,1080 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Caerlow Trust

What does The Caerlow Trust do?

The Caerlow Trust selects organisations to support following careful research and in line with the priorities of the Trust, which are broadly related to relieving homelessness, food poverty and addiction in the UK. It does not accept unsolicited applications for funding.

How much income did The Caerlow Trust report in 2025?

The Caerlow Trust reported total income of £997k and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Caerlow Trust?

The Caerlow Trust has a program ratio of 134.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Caerlow Trust registered as a charity?

The Caerlow Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2023 as charity number 1202408. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Caerlow Trust?

The Caerlow Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Caerlow Trust operate?

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

Is The Caerlow Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Caerlow Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202408.

Details

Address
TAYLOR WESSING LLP
5 NEW STREET SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A 3TW
Registration Date
20 March 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5210420
Charity Number
1202408

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Trustees

Charles Patrick Kirwan-Taylor
Constantin Christopher Kirwan-Taylor
Laura Alexandra Burke
Lucy Matilda Rausing

Sectors & Classifications

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