The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust
The Trustees welcome requests for Grants from registered charities operating in North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Activities & Mission
The Trustees welcome requests for Grants from registered charities operating in North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Grants
The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £16,712
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £22,913 | £16,712 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £23,131 | £19,776 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £20,395 | £20,233 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £19,608 | £13,167 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £18,322 | £16,026 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust
What does The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust do?
The Trustees welcome requests for Grants from registered charities operating in North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
How much income did The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust report in 2026?
The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2010 as charity number 1135158. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust?
The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable 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 Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust operate?
The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Elspeth J Thompson Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135158.
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Also governs 4 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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