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The Coltstaple Trust

Providing relief for persons in need, poverty or distress in third world countries and the relief of persons who are homeless or in housing need in the United Kingdom or any other part of the world.

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Activities & Mission

Providing relief for persons in need, poverty or distress in third world countries and the relief of persons who are homeless or in housing need in the United Kingdom or any other part of the world.

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
£951,290
Latest Expenditure
£1,000,204

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £949,191
Other Income £2,099

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,000,204
Raising Funds £0
Governance £204
Grants to Institutions £1,000,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£951,290
£1,000,204£1,000,204£14,330,963£1,073,5930 / 0
2024
£979,069
£975,287£975,287£13,893,686£1,122,5070 / 0
2023
£955,841
£850,206£850,206£15,323,071£1,118,7250 / 0
2022
£912,093
£750,206£750,206£17,022,621£1,013,0900 / 0
2021
£743,247
£504,759£504,759£15,140,776£815,2030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Coltstaple Trust

What does The Coltstaple Trust do?

Providing relief for persons in need, poverty or distress in third world countries and the relief of persons who are homeless or in housing need in the United Kingdom or any other part of the world.

How much income did The Coltstaple Trust report in 2025?

The Coltstaple Trust reported total income of £951k and reported expenditure of £1.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Coltstaple Trust?

The Coltstaple Trust has a program ratio of 105.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Coltstaple Trust registered as a charity?

The Coltstaple Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2001 as charity number 1085500. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Coltstaple Trust?

The Coltstaple Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Coltstaple Trust operate?

The Coltstaple Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Coltstaple Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Coltstaple Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085500.

Details

Address
15 Queen Anne's Gate
Westminster
London
SW1H 9BU
Registration Date
12 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3980224
Charity Number
1085500

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Trustees

Dr PHILIPPA OAKESHOTT
ELAINE GENEVIEVE COLVILLE
Joseph Oakeshott
Lord Richard Mark Newby
LORD STONEHAM OF DROXFORD
MATTHEW ALAN OAKESHOTT

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14 May 2026
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