The Isaac Newton Trust
The Isaac Newton Trust was established as a Trust in 1988 by Trinity College. The Trust promotes learning, research and education in the University of Cambridge, primarily by providing support to early career researchers and by making research grants to departments and programmes within the University and its constituent Colleges.
Activities & Mission
The Isaac Newton Trust was established as a Trust in 1988 by Trinity College. The Trust promotes learning, research and education in the University of Cambridge, primarily by providing support to early career researchers and by making research grants to departments and programmes within the University and its constituent Colleges.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,807,574 | £2,768,040 | £2,768,040 | £4,298,030 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Isaac Newton Trust
What does The Isaac Newton Trust do?
The Isaac Newton Trust was established as a Trust in 1988 by Trinity College. The Trust promotes learning, research and education in the University of Cambridge, primarily by providing support to early career researchers and by making research grants to departments and programmes within the University and its constituent Colleges.
How much income did The Isaac Newton Trust report in 2025?
The Isaac Newton Trust reported total income of £2.81m and reported expenditure of £2.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Isaac Newton Trust?
The Isaac Newton Trust has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Isaac Newton Trust registered as a charity?
The Isaac Newton Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2024 as charity number 1209261. It has been registered for 2 years.
Who runs The Isaac Newton Trust?
The Isaac Newton Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Dame Ann Dowling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Isaac Newton Trust operate?
The Isaac Newton Trust operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Isaac Newton Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Isaac Newton Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209261.
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