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The Craven Trust

Supporting residents, local charities and voluntary and community organisations through the provision of small grants for the relief of sickness, poverty, the advancement of education and improved quality of life.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting residents, local charities and voluntary and community organisations through the provision of small grants for the relief of sickness, poverty, the advancement of education and improved quality of life.

Grants

The Craven Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026)
£33,745
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation

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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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
£38,319
Latest Expenditure
£33,745

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 88.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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 2017 — Keighley Sick Poor Fund and the Emma Wright Endowment (organisation 225797)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£38,319
£33,7450 / 0
2025
£17,864
£35,1520 / 0
2024
£27,655
£36,1350 / 0
2023
£23,621
£33,9490 / 0
2022
£22,130
£48,0400 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Craven Trust

What does The Craven Trust do?

Supporting residents, local charities and voluntary and community organisations through the provision of small grants for the relief of sickness, poverty, the advancement of education and improved quality of life.

How much income did The Craven Trust report in 2026?

The Craven Trust reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Craven Trust registered as a charity?

The Craven Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 1995 as charity number 1045419. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Craven Trust?

The Craven 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 Craven Trust operate?

The Craven Trust operates across 4 areas: Bradford City, Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is The Craven Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Craven Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045419.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 March 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1045419
Charity Number
1045419

Trustees

DEIRDRE GILLIAN POLLITT
Dorota Urszula Plata
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Lovitt
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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