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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).

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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.

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Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,425,601
Latest Expenditure
£2,608,799

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,425,601
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,182,976
Raising Funds £425,823
Governance £20,408
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,425,601
£2,608,799£2,182,976£77,962,669£2,888,2142 / 0
2024
£1,272,740
£2,493,932£2,103,808£77,566,916£3,170,1192 / 0
2023
£646,319
£2,257,763£1,869,430£71,001,378£2,739,6532 / 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.

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

Address
Kreston Reeves Llp
Springfield House
Springfield Road
HORSHAM
West Sussex
RH12 2RG
Registration Date
17 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5184309
Charity Number
1197205

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Trustees

Alexander Hamilton Kleinwort
BRIAN ARTHUR CHARLES MAYHEW
Also governs 1 other charity
CEETAH GRIEVES
Marina Rose Kleinwort
MARK ROBERT JOHN TYNDALL
Nicola Glover
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Amelia Jane Dickman
Sir Richard Drake Kleinwort
The Right Honourable Edmund Christopher Earl of Limerick

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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