The Eveson Trust

The Eveson Trust awards grants to registered charities that come within its remit and operate in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands.

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Activities & Mission

The Eveson Trust awards grants to registered charities that come within its remit and operate in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Local Authority

Birmingham City Coventry City Dudley Herefordshire Sandwell Solihull Walsall Wolverhampton Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,628,944

Latest Expenditure

£5,494,760

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 187.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,628,944

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,922,783

Raising Funds £571,977

Governance £61,830

Grants to Institutions £4,710,161

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,628,944	£5,494,760	£4,922,783	£104,172,187	£103,858,738	3 / 0
2024	£2,361,572	£5,089,169	£4,565,137	£106,313,209	£98,710,835	3 / 0
2023	£2,012,171	£6,306,668	£5,755,307	£101,937,283	£95,790,626	3 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Eveson Trust

What does The Eveson Trust do?

The Eveson Trust awards grants to registered charities that come within its remit and operate in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands.

How much income did The Eveson Trust report in 2025?

The Eveson Trust reported total income of £2.63m and reported expenditure of £5.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Eveson Trust?

The Eveson Trust has a program ratio of 187.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Eveson Trust registered as a charity?

The Eveson Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2021 as charity number 1196672. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Eveson Trust?

The Eveson Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Eveson Trust operate?

The Eveson Trust operates across 9 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Eveson Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Eveson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196672.