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.
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.
Grants
The Cirsium Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £23,092
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- 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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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 | £206,104 | £23,092 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £201,824 | £20,163 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £205,782 | £1,977 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £205,000 | £731 | 0 / 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.
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- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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