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The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity

Also known as: The Measures Trust

The charity helps charitable organisations and individuals based in the West Midlands.

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Activities & Mission

The charity helps charitable organisations and individuals based in the West Midlands.

Grants

The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£89,500
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£765,351
Latest Expenditure
£116,134

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £675,669
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £88,139
Other Income £1,543

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £116,134
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,840
Grants to Institutions £89,500
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 2026.

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
2026
£765,351
£116,134£116,134£3,184,949£1,682,6990 / 0
2025
£85,047
£114,8730 / 0
2024
£86,635
£124,0750 / 0
2023
£82,114
£106,7940 / 0
2022
£862,967
£36,104£30,935£2,463,248£126,8210 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity

What does The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity do?

The charity helps charitable organisations and individuals based in the West Midlands.

How much income did The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity report in 2026?

The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity reported total income of £765k and reported expenditure of £116k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity registered as a charity?

The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 1973 as charity number 266054. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity?

The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity operate?

The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The James Frederick And Ethel Anne Measures Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266054.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
14 August 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266054
Charity Number
266054

Trustees

DAVID ALAN SECCOMBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Louise Edmonds
Also governs 1 other charity
MARTIN PETER GREEN
Robert Brook
RODNEY STUART WATKINS
Stephen Michael Turner

Also Known As

  • The Measures Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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