The Cranfield Trust
Provides free management support to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion, working with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector.
Activities & Mission
Provides free management support to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion, working with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £881,855 | £896,355 | £771,987 | £678,098 | £575,083 | 20 / 1500 |
| 2023 | £980,343 | £977,333 | £881,019 | £692,598 | £426,075 | 21 / 1430 |
| 2022 | £855,406 | £846,679 | £761,464 | £689,588 | £406,854 | 20 / 1326 |
| 2021 | £838,947 | £818,793 | £757,303 | £680,861 | £458,661 | 19 / 1288 |
| 2020 | £958,233 | £758,984 | £686,120 | £660,707 | £319,917 | 22 / 1302 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cranfield Trust
What does The Cranfield Trust do?
Provides free management support to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion, working with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector.
How much income did The Cranfield Trust report in 2024?
The Cranfield Trust reported total income of £882k and reported expenditure of £896k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cranfield Trust?
The Cranfield Trust has a program ratio of 87.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% 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 Cranfield Trust registered as a charity?
The Cranfield Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 1989 as charity number 800072. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Cranfield Trust?
The Cranfield Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cranfield Trust operate?
The Cranfield Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Cranfield Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Cranfield Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800072.
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1 BELL STREET
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8GY
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