Activities & Mission
General purpose
Grants
The Carnelian Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £83,851
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, 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, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £83,851 | £83,851 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £57,782 | £57,782 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £26,483 | £26,483 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £148,952 | £148,952 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £130,541 | £130,541 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Carnelian Trust
What does The Carnelian Trust do?
General purpose
How much income did The Carnelian Trust report in 2025?
The Carnelian Trust reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £84k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Carnelian Trust registered as a charity?
The Carnelian Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2008 as charity number 1123289. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Carnelian Trust?
The Carnelian Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD TRENCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Carnelian Trust operate?
The Carnelian Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Carnelian Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Carnelian Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123289.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 7 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated