The Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Eric Wright Trust
The Trust is a general purpose charity with a particular interest in supporting young people and the elderly in the North West of England
Activities & Mission
The Trust is a general purpose charity with a particular interest in supporting young people and the elderly in the North West of England
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 0% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £308,912,000 | £303,038,000 | £3,730,000 | £113,472,000 | £5,643,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £246,818,000 | £243,415,000 | £3,089,000 | £103,464,000 | £5,205,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £187,034,000 | £179,727,000 | £3,322,000 | £105,085,000 | £4,522,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £176,787,000 | £173,558,000 | £2,251,000 | £92,834,000 | £4,212,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £219,531,000 | £213,431,000 | £1,327,000 | £81,762,000 | £3,219,000 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Eric Wright Charitable Trust
What does The Eric Wright Charitable Trust do?
The Trust is a general purpose charity with a particular interest in supporting young people and the elderly in the North West of England
How much income did The Eric Wright Charitable Trust report in 2024?
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust reported total income of £308.91m and reported expenditure of £303.04m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Eric Wright Charitable Trust?
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 1.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Eric Wright Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 1991 as charity number 1002966. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Eric Wright Charitable Trust?
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Eric Wright Charitable Trust operate?
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Eric Wright Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Eric Wright Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002966.
Details
c/o THE ERIC WRIGHT GROUP
SCEPTRE HOUSE
SCEPTRE WAY
BAMBER BRIDGE
PRESTON
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated