The Hibbert Trust

Promotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.

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Activities & Mission

Promotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.

Grants

The Hibbert Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £61,646; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports: education and training and religious activities

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£82,298

Latest Expenditure

£61,646

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 74.9%

Expenditure as % of income

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	Staff
2025	£82,298	£61,646	0 / 4
2024	£77,679	£44,919	0 / 0
2023	£73,743	£64,148	0 / 0
2022	£75,748	£58,419	0 / 0
2021	£175,263	£561,852	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hibbert Trust

What does The Hibbert Trust do?

Promotion of Liberal Religion, Interfaith understanding and Unitarian Christianity through public interest and personal scholarship.

How much income did The Hibbert Trust report in 2025?

The Hibbert Trust reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £62k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hibbert Trust registered as a charity?

The Hibbert Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1968 as charity number 233121. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Hibbert Trust?

The Hibbert Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DEREK MCAULEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hibbert Trust operate?

The Hibbert Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Hibbert Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Hibbert Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233121.