The Cobalt Trust
The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon Trust to pay or apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital of the Trust Fund as the Trustees shall think fit for:(i) The relief of poverty (ii) The advancement of education (iii) The advancement of religion and/or (iv) Such other charitable purposes anywhere in the world as the Trustees may determine
Activities & Mission
The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon Trust to pay or apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital of the Trust Fund as the Trustees shall think fit for:(i) The relief of poverty (ii) The advancement of education (iii) The advancement of religion and/or (iv) Such other charitable purposes anywhere in the world as the Trustees may determine
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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 92% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare 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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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 | £653,625 | £784,317 | £783,222 | £151,944 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £676,517 | £716,647 | £716,264 | £287,874 | £287,874 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £377,852 | £475,136 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £332,612 | £445,491 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £762,199 | £485,782 | £485,260 | £519,204 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cobalt Trust
What does The Cobalt Trust do?
The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon Trust to pay or apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital of the Trust Fund as the Trustees shall think fit for:(i) The relief of poverty (ii) The advancement of education (iii) The advancement of religion and/or (iv) Such other charitable purposes anywhere in the world as the Trustees may determine
How much income did The Cobalt Trust report in 2025?
The Cobalt Trust reported total income of £654k and reported expenditure of £784k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cobalt Trust?
The Cobalt Trust has a program ratio of 119.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cobalt Trust registered as a charity?
The Cobalt Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2003 as charity number 1096342. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Cobalt Trust?
The Cobalt Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN JOHN RODGERS DAWSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cobalt Trust operate?
The Cobalt Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cobalt Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Cobalt Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096342.
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