The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain

Also known as: Trust Brit, Trustbrit

Makes grants to organisations.

Activities & Mission

Makes grants to organisations.

Grants

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2024): £831,330
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: religious activities

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£436,778

Latest Expenditure

£759,245

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% of UK Charitable activities 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 £676,279

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £139,640

Other Income £1,800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £886,139

Raising Funds £15,220

Governance £10,560

Grants to Institutions £831,330

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.

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 these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Charity for the Christian Science Society, Wakefield (organisation 243690)
Asset transfer in in 2021 — First Church of Christ Scientist Tunbridge Wells (organisation 1027429)
Asset transfer in in 2019 — Christian Science Society Canterbury (organisation 239289)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£436,778	£759,245				0 / 0
2024	£2,435,009	£2,866,826	£2,839,445	£5,596,428	£314,466	0 / 0
2024	£817,719	£901,359	£886,139	£5,914,304	£594,424	0 / 0
2023	£1,574,600	£1,971,391	£1,943,875	£5,552,245	£309,473	0 / 0
2022	£903,872	£506,550	£480,828	£5,899,586	£544,856	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain

What does The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain do?

Makes grants to organisations.

How much income did The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain report in 2025?

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain reported total income of £437k and reported expenditure of £759k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain?

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain has a program ratio of 108.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 1963 as charity number 215721. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain?

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNN NELIGAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain operate?

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215721.