The Co Research Trust
Also known as: The Corgi Trust, The Gas Safety Trust
The principal activity of the charity is to promote gas safety.The key objectives are to further improve gas/fossil fuel safety for the public and industry throughout the United Kingdom and to reduce the incidents of death and serious injury from carbon monoxide exposure.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is to promote gas safety.The key objectives are to further improve gas/fossil fuel safety for the public and industry throughout the United Kingdom and to reduce the incidents of death and serious injury from carbon monoxide exposure.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
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 | £890,623 | £1,085,057 | £665,597 | £4,263,964 | £4,263,964 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £842,733 | £625,988 | £363,276 | £4,598,976 | £4,598,976 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £797,929 | £1,649,948 | £1,397,411 | £4,108,685 | £4,108,685 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £764,663 | £844,587 | £612,328 | £5,240,773 | £5,240,773 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £982,847 | £935,576 | £661,957 | £5,154,911 | £5,154,911 | 4 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Co Research Trust
What does The Co Research Trust do?
The principal activity of the charity is to promote gas safety.The key objectives are to further improve gas/fossil fuel safety for the public and industry throughout the United Kingdom and to reduce the incidents of death and serious injury from carbon monoxide exposure.
How much income did The Co Research Trust report in 2025?
The Co Research Trust reported total income of £891k and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Co Research Trust?
The Co Research Trust has a program ratio of 74.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Co Research Trust registered as a charity?
The Co Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2005 as charity number 1110624. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Co Research Trust?
The Co Research Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Co Research Trust operate?
The Co Research Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Co Research Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Co Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110624.
Details
Healey House
Dene Road
Andover
Hampshire
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Also Known As
- The Corgi Trust
- The Gas Safety Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated