Activities & Mission
Grant Making
Grants
The Cornelius Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £85,445
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and religious activities
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £37,663 | £85,445 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £52,976 | £72,022 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £64,328 | £57,025 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £68,934 | £59,741 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £58,112 | £55,871 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cornelius Trust
What does The Cornelius Trust do?
Grant Making
How much income did The Cornelius Trust report in 2026?
The Cornelius Trust reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £85k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Cornelius Trust registered as a charity?
The Cornelius Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1991 as charity number 1002371. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Cornelius Trust?
The Cornelius Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Peter Jospeh Judge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cornelius Trust operate?
The Cornelius Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cornelius Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Cornelius Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002371.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated