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The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust

PROVIDING ANNUAL AWARDS TO YOUNG PERSONS RESIDENT IN ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF THEIR STUDYING SCIENCE OR OTHER PROGRAMMES OF STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION;

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDING ANNUAL AWARDS TO YOUNG PERSONS RESIDENT IN ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF THEIR STUDYING SCIENCE OR OTHER PROGRAMMES OF STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION;

Grants

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£5,044
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

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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

Latest Income
£10,115
Latest Expenditure
£5,044

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 49.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£10,115
£5,0440 / 0
2024
£10,396
£7,0630 / 0
2023
£10,047
£13,0740 / 0
2022
£10,055
£4,9640 / 0
2021
£10,563
£5,6500 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust

What does The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust do?

PROVIDING ANNUAL AWARDS TO YOUNG PERSONS RESIDENT IN ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF THEIR STUDYING SCIENCE OR OTHER PROGRAMMES OF STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION;

How much income did The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust report in 2025?

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust registered as a charity?

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 2007 as charity number 1120783. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust?

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust operate?

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust operates in Cheshire West & Chester, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120783.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
6 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034273
Charity Number
1120783

Trustees

Amanda Lacey
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
JANET JANE DUNN
Also governs 1 other charity
LORRAINE HENDERSON
MICHELLE LEWIS
PROFESSOR DAVID CRACKNELL OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
STEVEN NIVEN DOOL
Also governs 1 other charity

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