The Cross Trust
To advance any religious or other charitable object, including the support of any religious or charitable institution or work for the furtherance of religious or secular education, to advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom or overseas, the relief of the poor and needy and comfort of the sick and aged.
Activities & Mission
To advance any religious or other charitable object, including the support of any religious or charitable institution or work for the furtherance of religious or secular education, to advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom or overseas, the relief of the poor and needy and comfort of the sick and aged.
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 91% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 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 | £707,382 | £845,872 | £837,571 | £490,456 | £490,456 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £95,325 | £1,384,235 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £183,401 | £721,238 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £4,747,046 | £4,547,818 | £4,540,475 | £2,541,019 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £81,894 | £1,109,495 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Cross Trust
What does The Cross Trust do?
To advance any religious or other charitable object, including the support of any religious or charitable institution or work for the furtherance of religious or secular education, to advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom or overseas, the relief of the poor and needy and comfort of the sick and aged.
How much income did The Cross Trust report in 2025?
The Cross Trust reported total income of £707k and reported expenditure of £846k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cross Trust?
The Cross Trust has a program ratio of 118.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% 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 Cross Trust registered as a charity?
The Cross Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2008 as charity number 1127046. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Cross Trust?
The Cross Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Michael Stahel Farmer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cross Trust operate?
The Cross Trust operates across 4 areas: Japan, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa.
Is The Cross Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Cross Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127046.
Details
St. Marys Court
The Broadway
AMERSHAM
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0UT
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