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The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust

The advancement of education in the law for students and members of Gray's Inn by the awarding of scholarships to all with ability.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education in the law for students and members of Gray's Inn by the awarding of scholarships to all with ability.

Grants

The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£993,621
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training

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
£788,247
Latest Expenditure
£993,621

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £451,101
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £337,146
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £860,030
Raising Funds £133,591
Governance £6,030
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£788,247
£993,621£860,030£18,782,617£7,838,2750 / 0
2024
£429,980
£869,1740 / 0
2023
£739,066
£1,348,743£1,342,916£18,301,877£7,794,3520 / 0
2022
£2,213,093
£1,271,081£1,265,775£17,853,516£7,794,3520 / 0
2021
£497,736
£1,252,0690 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust

What does The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust do?

The advancement of education in the law for students and members of Gray's Inn by the awarding of scholarships to all with ability.

How much income did The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust report in 2025?

The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust reported total income of £788k and reported expenditure of £994k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust?

The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust has a program ratio of 109.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust registered as a charity?

The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1972 as charity number 313604. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust?

The Gray's Inn Scholarships 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 Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust operate?

The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Gray's Inn Scholarships Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313604.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 January 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313604
Charity Number
313604

Trustees

David John Forsdick KC
Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
Thomas Weitzman KC

Sectors & Classifications

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