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The De Vitre Trust

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Activities & Mission

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Grants

The De Vitre Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£18,500
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
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, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,413
Latest Expenditure
£18,500

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 100.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,413
£18,5000 / 0
2024
£17,498
£17,6500 / 0
2023
£16,989
£17,0500 / 0
2022
£15,601
£15,5600 / 0
2021
£174,435
£174,2920 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The De Vitre Trust

What does The De Vitre Trust do?

Give grants to smaller charities where comparatively small amounts can make bigger difference.

How much income did The De Vitre Trust report in 2025?

The De Vitre Trust reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The De Vitre Trust registered as a charity?

The De Vitre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1988 as charity number 299658. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The De Vitre Trust?

The De Vitre Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The De Vitre Trust operate?

The De Vitre Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The De Vitre Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The De Vitre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299658.

Details

Address
40 BLINCO GROVE
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 7TS
Registration Date
11 August 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299658
Charity Number
299658

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Trustees

ELIZABETH BENIGNA HEAD
ELNOR LUCY CLARE SPEARING
Thomas Denis de Vitre Gaisford

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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19 October 2026
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