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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£707,382
Latest Expenditure
£845,872

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £697,500
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,968
Other Income £1,914

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £837,571
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13
Grants to Institutions £798,044
Other Expenditure £8,301

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£707,382
£845,872£837,571£490,456£490,4560 / 0
2024
£95,325
£1,384,2350 / 0
2023
£183,401
£721,2380 / 0
2022
£4,747,046
£4,547,818£4,540,475£2,541,019£00 / 0
2021
£81,894
£1,109,4950 / 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.

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 6 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

Address
C/O Cansdales Business Advisers Ltd
St. Marys Court
The Broadway
AMERSHAM
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0UT
Registration Date
4 December 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039418
Charity Number
1127046

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Trustees

Lord Michael Stahel Farmer Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Antonia Rose Rochefort Richards
DOUGLAS JAMES OLSEN
JENNY DOROTHY ROCHEFORT FARMER
Melanie Sara Beckham
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Michael Robert John Neville

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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