The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust
A grant making charity with general charitable purpose, principally giving support to those operating in the county of Sussex, or working in the fields of wildlife and environmental conservation (national and international).
Activities & Mission
A grant making charity with general charitable purpose, principally giving support to those operating in the county of Sussex, or working in the fields of wildlife and environmental conservation (national and international).
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,425,601 | £2,608,799 | £2,182,976 | £77,962,669 | £2,888,214 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,272,740 | £2,493,932 | £2,103,808 | £77,566,916 | £3,170,119 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £646,319 | £2,257,763 | £1,869,430 | £71,001,378 | £2,739,653 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust
What does The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust do?
A grant making charity with general charitable purpose, principally giving support to those operating in the county of Sussex, or working in the fields of wildlife and environmental conservation (national and international).
How much income did The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.43m and reported expenditure of £2.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust?
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2021 as charity number 1197205. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust?
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust operate?
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197205.
Details
Springfield House
Springfield Road
HORSHAM
West Sussex
RH12 2RG
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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