The David Vaisey Trust
To support and administer the David Vaisey Awards given to recognise and fund Gloucestershire libraries' initiatives to encourage and develop reading and literacy.
Activities & Mission
To support and administer the David Vaisey Awards given to recognise and fund Gloucestershire libraries' initiatives to encourage and develop reading and literacy.
Grants
The David Vaisey Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £21,051
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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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Financial Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £21,252 | £21,051 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £20,867 | £22,383 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2023 | £10,941 | £8,157 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £17,250 | £14,322 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £10,500 | £12,518 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The David Vaisey Trust
What does The David Vaisey Trust do?
To support and administer the David Vaisey Awards given to recognise and fund Gloucestershire libraries' initiatives to encourage and develop reading and literacy.
How much income did The David Vaisey Trust report in 2025?
The David Vaisey Trust reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The David Vaisey Trust registered as a charity?
The David Vaisey Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2016 as charity number 1166068. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The David Vaisey Trust?
The David Vaisey Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Deborah Thacker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The David Vaisey Trust operate?
The David Vaisey Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The David Vaisey Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The David Vaisey Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166068.
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Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
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