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The City Solicitors Educational Trust

Also known as: The Educational Charity of the City of London Solicitors

The Charity operates: 1. City Solicitors' Horizons- a social mobility initiative aimed at improving access to the legal profession for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds: https://www.citysolicitorshorizons.org/2. SWSQF - provides assistance to those wishing to train towork in social welfare law: https://www.citysolicitors.org.uk/social-welfare-solicitor-qualification-fund/

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Activities & Mission

The Charity operates: 1. City Solicitors' Horizons- a social mobility initiative aimed at improving access to the legal profession for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds: https://www.citysolicitorshorizons.org/2. SWSQF - provides assistance to those wishing to train towork in social welfare law: https://www.citysolicitors.org.uk/social-welfare-solicitor-qualification-fund/

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
£603,416
Latest Expenditure
£410,369

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £603,400
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £16
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £410,369
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,206
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£603,416
£410,369£410,369£234,869£2,6840 / 0
2023
£237,310
£277,3580 / 3
2022
£389,513
£318,0060 / 18
2021
£102,500
£110,0000 / 8
2020
£100,000
£91,3520 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The City Solicitors Educational Trust

What does The City Solicitors Educational Trust do?

The Charity operates: 1. City Solicitors' Horizons- a social mobility initiative aimed at improving access to the legal profession for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds: https://www.citysolicitorshorizons.org/2. SWSQF - provides assistance to those wishing to train towork in social welfare law: https://www.citysolicitors.org.uk/social-welfare-solicitor-qualification-fund/

How much income did The City Solicitors Educational Trust report in 2024?

The City Solicitors Educational Trust reported total income of £603k and reported expenditure of £410k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The City Solicitors Educational Trust registered as a charity?

The City Solicitors Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 2007 as charity number 1121091. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The City Solicitors Educational Trust?

The City Solicitors Educational Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The City Solicitors Educational Trust operate?

The City Solicitors Educational Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The City Solicitors Educational Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The City Solicitors Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121091.

Details

Address
12 AUSTIN FRIARS
LONDON
EC2N 2HE
Registration Date
5 October 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034839
Charity Number
1121091

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Trustees

THE CITY OF LONDON SOLICITORS' COMPANY

Also Known As

  • The Educational Charity of the City of London Solicitors

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