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The Cirsium Trust

The Cirsium Trust is a charity established to award grants to individuals and/or organisations in accordance with its charitable objects, principally in England, Wales and Scotland, and with a wide remit in terms of need and benefit but with environmental and conservation issues being central themes. The Charity is open to consider donations but not accept unsolicited grant applications.

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Activities & Mission

The Cirsium Trust is a charity established to award grants to individuals and/or organisations in accordance with its charitable objects, principally in England, Wales and Scotland, and with a wide remit in terms of need and benefit but with environmental and conservation issues being central themes. The Charity is open to consider donations but not accept unsolicited grant applications.

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
£206,104
Latest Expenditure
£23,092

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 11.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 11.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£206,104
£23,0920 / 0
2024
£201,824
£20,1630 / 0
2023
£205,782
£1,9770 / 0
2022
£205,000
£7310 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Cirsium Trust

What does The Cirsium Trust do?

The Cirsium Trust is a charity established to award grants to individuals and/or organisations in accordance with its charitable objects, principally in England, Wales and Scotland, and with a wide remit in terms of need and benefit but with environmental and conservation issues being central themes. The Charity is open to consider donations but not accept unsolicited grant applications.

How much income did The Cirsium Trust report in 2025?

The Cirsium Trust reported total income of £206k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cirsium Trust registered as a charity?

The Cirsium Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2021 as charity number 1193921. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Cirsium Trust?

The Cirsium Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Malcolm Quentin Russell MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cirsium Trust operate?

The Cirsium Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Cirsium Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Cirsium Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193921.

Details

Address
RUSSELL & CO
CHURCH STREET
MALVERN
WR14 2AH
Registration Date
24 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5175378
Charity Number
1193921

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Trustees

Dr Malcolm Quentin Russell MBE Chair
Ann MacIntyre Russell
Duncan Roderick Russell
Shona Alice Russell

Sectors & Classifications

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