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.
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.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £612,237 | £653,176 | £311,455 | £317,845 | £317,845 | 4 / 2 |
| 2023 | £544,733 | £563,489 | £240,482 | £358,784 | £358,784 | 5 / 2 |
| 2022 | £437,064 | £407,818 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £375,198 | £344,824 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £328,345 | £217,425 | 0 / 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 2024?
The Grierson Trust reported total income of £612k and reported expenditure of £653k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Grierson Trust?
The Grierson Trust has a program ratio of 50.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
5 Elstree Gate
Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1JD
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