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The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust

TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR SUCH CHARITIES, AND SUCH PERSONS BEING BY REASON OF POVERTY IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEES IN NEED OF CHARITABLE RELIEF, AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SELECT.

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Activities & Mission

TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR SUCH CHARITIES, AND SUCH PERSONS BEING BY REASON OF POVERTY IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEES IN NEED OF CHARITABLE RELIEF, AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SELECT.

Grants

The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2024)
£966,075
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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
£790,035
Latest Expenditure
£1,110,952

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 131.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £78,616
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £711,419
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,038,226
Raising Funds £72,726
Governance £71,543
Grants to Institutions £966,075
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£790,035
£1,110,952£1,038,226£20,257,353£370,8800 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust

What does The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust do?

TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR SUCH CHARITIES, AND SUCH PERSONS BEING BY REASON OF POVERTY IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEES IN NEED OF CHARITABLE RELIEF, AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SELECT.

How much income did The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust report in 2024?

The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust reported total income of £790k and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust registered as a charity?

The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2023 as charity number 1204728. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust?

The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID STANLEY MEAD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust operate?

The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Charles And Elsie Sykes Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204728.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 September 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5206846
Charity Number
1204728

Trustees

DAVID STANLEY MEAD Chair
Dr DAVID JULIAN LEINHARDT
Dr Elizabeth Mary Rimmer
Elaine Morrison
Nicholas Charles Rust
Nicola Mercer
Richard Jonathan Newton
Sara Louise Buchan
SEAN RUSHTON

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