The Farthing Trust
The Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
Activities & Mission
The Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
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 85% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £500,935 | £553,322 | £539,550 | £6,236,535 | £6,236,535 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £248,498 | £527,827 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £224,998 | £375,653 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £56,139 | £360,265 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £236,014 | £205,264 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Farthing Trust
What does The Farthing Trust do?
The Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
How much income did The Farthing Trust report in 2025?
The Farthing Trust reported total income of £501k and reported expenditure of £553k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Farthing Trust?
The Farthing Trust has a program ratio of 107.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Farthing Trust registered as a charity?
The Farthing Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 1974 as charity number 268066. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Farthing Trust?
The Farthing Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Farthing Trust operate?
The Farthing Trust operates across 22 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and 19 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Farthing Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Farthing Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268066.
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