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The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain

Also known as: Trust Brit, Trustbrit

Makes grants to organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Makes grants to organisations.

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
£817,719
Latest Expenditure
£901,359

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% 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 49% 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 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,435,009
£2,866,826£2,839,445£5,596,428£314,4660 / 0
2024
£817,719
£901,359£886,139£5,914,304£594,4240 / 0
2023
£1,574,600
£1,971,391£1,943,875£5,552,245£309,4730 / 0
2022
£903,872
£506,550£480,828£5,899,586£544,8560 / 0
2021
£564,523
£1,071,552£1,050,875£4,922,783£126,6470 / 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 2024?

The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £2.87m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 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.

Details

Address
Administrator Trust Brit
PO Box 659
DORKING
Surrey
RH4 9PA
Registration Date
20 September 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
215721
Charity Number
215721

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Trustees

LYNN NELIGAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Hazel Rosemary Patterson
John Lardge
Also governs 1 other charity
Shirley McGrath
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Trust Brit
  • Trustbrit

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14 May 2026
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