The Fifth Trust

The support of adults with learning difficulties and in particular the Trust provides training and employment at two day centres in East Kent.

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Activities & Mission

The support of adults with learning difficulties and in particular the Trust provides training and employment at two day centres in East Kent.

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.

Local Authority

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,460,421

Latest Expenditure

£2,300,311

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £45,642

Charitable Activities £2,412,473

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,306

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,300,311

Raising Funds £0

Governance £10,450

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,460,421	£2,300,311	£2,300,311	£2,939,768	£460,000	60 / 10
2024	£2,165,640	£2,030,802	£2,030,802	£2,779,658	£1,065,711	58 / 12
2023	£1,908,209	£1,723,088	£1,720,482	£2,644,820	£350,000	51 / 10
2022	£2,397,352	£1,458,697	£1,445,142	£2,459,700	£484,826	49 / 0
2021	£1,599,454	£1,209,494	£1,197,689	£1,526,545	£1,073,135	52 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Fifth Trust

What does The Fifth Trust do?

The support of adults with learning difficulties and in particular the Trust provides training and employment at two day centres in East Kent.

How much income did The Fifth Trust report in 2025?

The Fifth Trust reported total income of £2.46m and reported expenditure of £2.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Fifth Trust?

The Fifth Trust has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Fifth Trust registered as a charity?

The Fifth Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2010 as charity number 1136718. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Fifth Trust?

The Fifth Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fifth Trust operate?

The Fifth Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Fifth Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Fifth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136718.