The Charities Advisory Trust
To;- promote charitable giving through Card Aid and the Good Gifts Catalogue- provide opportunities to help others through volunteering (Knit for Peace - knitting for those in need at home and abroad)- provide advice and practical help to charities to enable them to be more effective. - create and fund income generating activities which provide employment and are sustainable.
Activities & Mission
To;- promote charitable giving through Card Aid and the Good Gifts Catalogue- provide opportunities to help others through volunteering (Knit for Peace - knitting for those in need at home and abroad)- provide advice and practical help to charities to enable them to be more effective. - create and fund income generating activities which provide employment and are sustainable.
Grants
The Charities Advisory Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2023)
- £338,227
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, 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, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation
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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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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £349,152 | £435,898 | 0 / 3771 | |||
| 2024 | £364,997 | £567,536 | 0 / 40000 | |||
| 2023 | £546,506 | £747,471 | £732,899 | £2,629,199 | £1,326,602 | 5 / 40000 |
| 2022 | £714,487 | £763,828 | £706,949 | £2,796,136 | £1,134,553 | 6 / 40000 |
| 2021 | £608,838 | £725,071 | £542,650 | £3,018,608 | £1,924,559 | 6 / 40000 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Charities Advisory Trust
What does The Charities Advisory Trust do?
To;- promote charitable giving through Card Aid and the Good Gifts Catalogue- provide opportunities to help others through volunteering (Knit for Peace - knitting for those in need at home and abroad)- provide advice and practical help to charities to enable them to be more effective. - create and fund income generating activities which provide employment and are sustainable.
How much income did The Charities Advisory Trust report in 2025?
The Charities Advisory Trust reported total income of £349k and reported expenditure of £436k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Charities Advisory Trust registered as a charity?
The Charities Advisory Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1994 as charity number 1040487. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Charities Advisory Trust?
The Charities Advisory Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Charities Advisory Trust operate?
The Charities Advisory Trust operates across 16 areas, including Angola, Dominica, Ghana and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Charities Advisory Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Charities Advisory Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040487.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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