The Gold Standard Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Alpha Standard Trust
The Charity provides financial assistance: to eligible individuals of any age, who would not otherwise have the means to do so, to facilitate their participation in amateur sport, education, environmental protection or improvement and the Arts; by way of funding for full or part time education or tutoring at primary, secondary or tertiary level, or by the provision of other resources or equipment.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides financial assistance: to eligible individuals of any age, who would not otherwise have the means to do so, to facilitate their participation in amateur sport, education, environmental protection or improvement and the Arts; by way of funding for full or part time education or tutoring at primary, secondary or tertiary level, or by the provision of other resources or equipment.
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
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £833,141 | £981,083 | £972,804 | -£334,080 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £689,879 | £1,009,765 | £1,006,028 | -£186,138 | £0 | 4 / 25 |
| 2023 | £642,740 | £918,360 | £883,867 | £111,994 | £111,960 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,253,199 | £932,219 | £827,633 | £377,804 | £377,770 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £725,168 | £1,141,512 | £1,141,512 | £36,592 | £36,558 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gold Standard Charitable Trust
What does The Gold Standard Charitable Trust do?
The Charity provides financial assistance: to eligible individuals of any age, who would not otherwise have the means to do so, to facilitate their participation in amateur sport, education, environmental protection or improvement and the Arts; by way of funding for full or part time education or tutoring at primary, secondary or tertiary level, or by the provision of other resources or equipment.
How much income did The Gold Standard Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Gold Standard Charitable Trust reported total income of £833k and reported expenditure of £981k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Gold Standard Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Gold Standard Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2009 as charity number 1130999. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Gold Standard Charitable Trust?
The Gold Standard Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR GRAHAM ABLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gold Standard Charitable Trust operate?
The Gold Standard Charitable Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Gold Standard Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Gold Standard Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130999.
Details
3rd FLOOR
24 OLD BOND STREET
LONDON
W1S 4AP
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Also Known As
- The Alpha Standard Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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