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.
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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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.
Local Authority
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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £38,319 | £33,745 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £17,864 | £35,152 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £27,655 | £36,135 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £23,621 | £33,949 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £22,130 | £48,040 | 0 / 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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
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Also governs 2 other charities
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Also governs 3 other charities
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated