The Goldcrest Charitable Trust
General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
Activities & Mission
General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
Grants
The Goldcrest Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £198,118
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £192,564 | £198,118 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £26,559 | £259,951 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £32,087 | £504,388 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £98,324 | £85,099 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £134,499 | £178,129 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Goldcrest Charitable Trust
What does The Goldcrest Charitable Trust do?
General Charitable Purposes. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
How much income did The Goldcrest Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Goldcrest Charitable Trust reported total income of £193k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Goldcrest Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Goldcrest Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2012 as charity number 1147149. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Goldcrest Charitable Trust?
The Goldcrest Charitable 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 Goldcrest Charitable Trust operate?
The Goldcrest Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Goldcrest Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Goldcrest Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147149.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated