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The Common Purpose Charitable Trust

Also known as: Common Purpose

CPCT oversees the activities of CPUK, CP International,CP Customised Ltd, CP Global Customised and CP Asia Pacific. It safeguards brands, intellectual property, web domain names and trademarks, holds the overall strategic plan and supports the alumni. Our educational courses give people the inspiration, skills and connections to become better leaders at work and in society.

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Activities & Mission

CPCT oversees the activities of CPUK, CP International,CP Customised Ltd, CP Global Customised and CP Asia Pacific. It safeguards brands, intellectual property, web domain names and trademarks, holds the overall strategic plan and supports the alumni. Our educational courses give people the inspiration, skills and connections to become better leaders at work and in society.

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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,720,294
Latest Expenditure
£6,848,992

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £180,393
Charitable Activities £6,503,745
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £36,156

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,482,803
Raising Funds £0
Governance £44,060
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £366,189

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
£6,720,294
£6,848,992£6,482,803£560,105£061 / 712
2024
£6,933,646
£7,127,605£6,810,775£688,000£070 / 511
2023
£5,487,894
£6,192,058£5,850,474£881,800£442,96970 / 0
2022
£5,369,100
£5,341,000£5,084,700£1,586,000£1,200,00083 / 0
2021
£4,374,700
£4,259,600£4,074,600£1,557,900£1,107,80075 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Common Purpose Charitable Trust

What does The Common Purpose Charitable Trust do?

CPCT oversees the activities of CPUK, CP International,CP Customised Ltd, CP Global Customised and CP Asia Pacific. It safeguards brands, intellectual property, web domain names and trademarks, holds the overall strategic plan and supports the alumni. Our educational courses give people the inspiration, skills and connections to become better leaders at work and in society.

How much income did The Common Purpose Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Common Purpose Charitable Trust reported total income of £6.72m and reported expenditure of £6.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Common Purpose Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Common Purpose Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 1993 as charity number 1023384. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs The Common Purpose Charitable Trust?

The Common Purpose Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is David William Grace. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Common Purpose Charitable Trust operate?

The Common Purpose Charitable Trust operates across 14 areas, including Australia, France, Germany and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Common Purpose Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Common Purpose Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023384.

Details

Address
124 CITY ROAD
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Registration Date
1 July 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1023384
Charity Number
1023384

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Trustees

David William Grace Chair
Janis Sanders
Jonathan Edward Donner
MARK LINDER
Professor Christine Ennew
Also governs 1 other charity
Sanjeev Gupta

Also Known As

  • Common Purpose

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