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The Charis Trust

To promote the furtherance of religious or secular education ;the advancementof the Christian faith;the relief of the poor and needy and the help and comfort of the sick and aged.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the furtherance of religious or secular education ;the advancementof the Christian faith;the relief of the poor and needy and the help and comfort of the sick and aged.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£591,175
Latest Expenditure
£996,076

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 159.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £343,000
Charitable Activities £66,882
Other Trading £0
Investments £181,293
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £943,144
Raising Funds £2,060
Governance £5,010
Grants to Institutions £811,092
Other Expenditure £50,872

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2013 — The Family Trust (organisation 1001105)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£591,175
£996,076£943,144£9,915,381£9,775,8240 / 1
2024
£1,794,558
£1,938,934£1,887,396£10,080,015£9,940,4580 / 1
2023
£188,102
£1,528,8070 / 1
2022
£160,719
£1,373,8120 / 2
2021
£79,233
£714,5840 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Charis Trust

What does The Charis Trust do?

To promote the furtherance of religious or secular education ;the advancementof the Christian faith;the relief of the poor and needy and the help and comfort of the sick and aged.

How much income did The Charis Trust report in 2025?

The Charis Trust reported total income of £591k and reported expenditure of £996k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Charis Trust registered as a charity?

The Charis Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2011 as charity number 1140637. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Charis Trust?

The Charis Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW CHARLES GREEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Charis Trust operate?

The Charis Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Charis Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Charis Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140637.

Details

Address
2 HAY GREEN
DANBURY
CHELMSFORD
CM3 4NU
Registration Date
2 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014514
Charity Number
1140637

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Trustees

ANDREW CHARLES GREEN Chair
ANDREW BARKER
Also governs 1 other charity
JANE MARY GREEN
JONATHAN PAUL BONIFACE HARRIS
Joseph John Marshall Bird
Matthew James Fitzsimmonds-Taylor
RICHARD JOHN GREEN

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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