The Crerar Family Trust
Also known as: North British Hotel Trust, The Crerar Hotels Trust, The Crerar Trust
Prevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.
Activities & Mission
Prevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 2025.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £242,886 | £707,853 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £1,525,093 | £265,411 | £254,538 | £12,907,309 | £7,307,259 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £128,538 | £165,389 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £90,565 | £89,931 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £79,866 | £163,004 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Crerar Family Trust
What does The Crerar Family Trust do?
Prevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.
How much income did The Crerar Family Trust report in 2025?
The Crerar Family Trust reported total income of £243k and reported expenditure of £708k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Crerar Family Trust?
The Crerar Family Trust has a program ratio of 16.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Crerar Family Trust registered as a charity?
The Crerar Family Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 1964 as charity number 221335. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Crerar Family Trust?
The Crerar Family Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Crerar Family Trust operate?
The Crerar Family Trust operates in Scotland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Crerar Family Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Crerar Family Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221335.
Details
Samuelston
East Lothian
EH41 4HG
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Also Known As
- North British Hotel Trust
- The Crerar Hotels Trust
- The Crerar Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated