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The George Davies Charitable Trust

The principal object of the charity is for all income and trust capital to be applied for general charitable purposes, with an emphasis on medical and educational activities.

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Activities & Mission

The principal object of the charity is for all income and trust capital to be applied for general charitable purposes, with an emphasis on medical and educational activities.

Grants

The George Davies Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£375,000
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£918,793
Latest Expenditure
£390,061

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £625,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £162,649
Other Income £131,144

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £390,061
Raising Funds £0
Governance £15,061
Grants to Institutions £375,000
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£918,793
£390,061£390,061£2,649,845£2,649,8450 / 0
2024
£489,254
£1,093,3400 / 0
2023
£567,011
£1,426,585£1,426,585£2,722,244£2,722,2440 / 0
2022
£50,788
£158,5060 / 0
2021
£2,178,475
£462,770£462,770£3,696,549£3,696,5490 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The George Davies Charitable Trust

What does The George Davies Charitable Trust do?

The principal object of the charity is for all income and trust capital to be applied for general charitable purposes, with an emphasis on medical and educational activities.

How much income did The George Davies Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The George Davies Charitable Trust reported total income of £919k and reported expenditure of £390k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The George Davies Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The George Davies Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1995 as charity number 1024818. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The George Davies Charitable Trust?

The George Davies Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEORGE WILLIAM DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The George Davies Charitable Trust operate?

The George Davies Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Sri Lanka, Tanzania and England And Wales.

Is The George Davies Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The George Davies Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024818.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 June 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024818
Charity Number
1024818

Trustees

GEORGE WILLIAM DAVIES Chair
Barnaby Charles Davies
George Jeremy William Davies

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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