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The Grierson Trust

The Grierson Trust promotes documentary filmmaking by giving awards to documentary makers at the annual Grierson British Documentary Awards and in film festivals. It supports documentary film education inter alia by working in partnership with other organisation to support projects aimed at encouraging young people to make and participate in making documentary films.

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Activities & Mission

The Grierson Trust promotes documentary filmmaking by giving awards to documentary makers at the annual Grierson British Documentary Awards and in film festivals. It supports documentary film education inter alia by working in partnership with other organisation to support projects aimed at encouraging young people to make and participate in making documentary films.

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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
£686,077
Latest Expenditure
£678,172

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 49.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 54.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £30,000
Charitable Activities £651,617
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,460
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £333,791
Raising Funds £344,381
Governance £26,933
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£686,077
£678,172£333,791£325,750£325,7505 / 2
2024
£612,237
£653,176£311,455£317,845£317,8454 / 2
2023
£544,733
£563,489£240,482£358,784£358,7845 / 2
2022
£437,064
£407,8180 / 2
2021
£375,198
£344,8240 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Grierson Trust

What does The Grierson Trust do?

The Grierson Trust promotes documentary filmmaking by giving awards to documentary makers at the annual Grierson British Documentary Awards and in film festivals. It supports documentary film education inter alia by working in partnership with other organisation to support projects aimed at encouraging young people to make and participate in making documentary films.

How much income did The Grierson Trust report in 2025?

The Grierson Trust reported total income of £686k and reported expenditure of £678k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Grierson Trust registered as a charity?

The Grierson Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2003 as charity number 1100784. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Grierson Trust?

The Grierson Trust is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Grierson Trust operate?

The Grierson Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Grierson Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Grierson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100784.

Details

Address
Sopher + Co
5 Elstree Gate
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1JD
Registration Date
19 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003611
Charity Number
1100784

Trustees

Deepika Amali de Silva
Derren Nolan Lawford
Donna Taberer
Harjeet Singh Chhokar
Jennifer Adanma Achonu
Jessica Eve Leith
Louisa Jane Compton
Maxine Elizabeth Watson
Nelesh Dhand
Oliver James Harbottle
Poppy Jane Fraser Dixon
Richard John Murray
Sreya Anushuya Biswas
Tanya Jeneme Motie
Thomas John McDonald
Toby Luke Trackman

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