Activities & Mission
Makes grants to other charities / voluntary bodies
Grants
The Gilbert Edgar Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £49,332
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £49,279 | £49,332 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £47,922 | £58,555 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £54,676 | £78,293 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £50,622 | £53,354 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £43,394 | £49,487 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Gilbert Edgar Trust
What does The Gilbert Edgar Trust do?
Makes grants to other charities / voluntary bodies
How much income did The Gilbert Edgar Trust report in 2025?
The Gilbert Edgar Trust reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Gilbert Edgar Trust registered as a charity?
The Gilbert Edgar Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1963 as charity number 213630. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Gilbert Edgar Trust?
The Gilbert Edgar Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gilbert Edgar Trust operate?
The Gilbert Edgar Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Gilbert Edgar Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Gilbert Edgar Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213630.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated