Activities & Mission
Grant making
Grants
The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2024)
- £69,253
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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
Higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 32). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The J F E Smith Charitable Trust (organisation 4018408)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £63,190 | £104,148 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £63,757 | £69,045 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £1,060,778 | £76,818 | £76,818 | £2,775,049 | £2,775,049 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £33,588 | £67,594 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £28,811 | £51,350 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust
What does The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust do?
Grant making
How much income did The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust report in 2026?
The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust reported total income of £63k and reported expenditure of £104k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust?
The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust has a program ratio of 7.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 32 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust registered as a charity?
The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1988 as charity number 800122. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust?
The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Earl of Verulam. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust operate?
The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Countess Of Verulams 1988 Charity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800122.
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Registry Information
Other notable Charitable activities charities
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated