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

Grants

The City Solicitors Educational Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £160,572; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people
What it supports: education and training

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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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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£266,561

Latest Expenditure

£160,572

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 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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£266,561	£160,572				0 / 7
2024	£603,416	£410,369	£410,369	£234,869	£2,684	0 / 0
2023	£237,310	£277,358				0 / 3
2022	£389,513	£318,006				0 / 18
2021	£102,500	£110,000				0 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The City Solicitors Educational Trust

What does The City Solicitors Educational Trust do?

How much income did The City Solicitors Educational Trust report in 2025?

The City Solicitors Educational Trust reported total income of £267k and reported expenditure of £161k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.