The John Armitage Charitable Trust
The charity provides financial support to charitable organisations at the discretion of the trustees in accordance with the trust deed, with a focus on disadvantaged children and youth support, education, medical care, arts and culture, prisoners and young offenders and religious organizations. The principal objective of the charity is to help people to help themselves.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides financial support to charitable organisations at the discretion of the trustees in accordance with the trust deed, with a focus on disadvantaged children and youth support, education, medical care, arts and culture, prisoners and young offenders and religious organizations. The principal objective of the charity is to help people to help themselves.
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 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,231,368 | £7,817,033 | £7,416,417 | £231,696,131 | £0 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,807,479 | £7,942,108 | £7,724,512 | £210,575,582 | £0 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,289,652 | £6,085,591 | £6,085,591 | £169,592,850 | £0 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £16,290,752 | £7,650,035 | £7,443,652 | £170,652,086 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,394,882 | £4,555,513 | £4,047,826 | £150,098,241 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The John Armitage Charitable Trust
What does The John Armitage Charitable Trust do?
The charity provides financial support to charitable organisations at the discretion of the trustees in accordance with the trust deed, with a focus on disadvantaged children and youth support, education, medical care, arts and culture, prisoners and young offenders and religious organizations. The principal objective of the charity is to help people to help themselves.
How much income did The John Armitage Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The John Armitage Charitable Trust reported total income of £9.23m and reported expenditure of £7.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The John Armitage Charitable Trust?
The John Armitage Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 80.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The John Armitage Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The John Armitage Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2000 as charity number 1079688. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The John Armitage Charitable Trust?
The John Armitage Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The John Armitage Charitable Trust operate?
The John Armitage Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John Armitage Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The John Armitage Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079688.
Details
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34 Lime Street
LONDON
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