The John Browne Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Browne Family Trust
The trust is primarily a grant making organisation. However, the trustees intention for the immediate future is to retain the major part of the trust's income and capital to generate a realistic endowment. the current target funding is ·1,000,000.
Activities & Mission
The trust is primarily a grant making organisation. However, the trustees intention for the immediate future is to retain the major part of the trust's income and capital to generate a realistic endowment. the current target funding is ·1,000,000.
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 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £273,520 | £1,047,203 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £135,281 | £197,228 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £377,250 | £2,802,672 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £3,774,342 | £1,341,951 | £1,341,951 | £3,450,284 | £3,450,284 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £258,500 | £267,827 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The John Browne Charitable Trust
What does The John Browne Charitable Trust do?
The trust is primarily a grant making organisation. However, the trustees intention for the immediate future is to retain the major part of the trust's income and capital to generate a realistic endowment. the current target funding is ·1,000,000.
How much income did The John Browne Charitable Trust report in 2024?
The John Browne Charitable Trust reported total income of £274k and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The John Browne Charitable Trust?
The John Browne Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 35.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The John Browne Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The John Browne Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2001 as charity number 1088642. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The John Browne Charitable Trust?
The John Browne Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The John Browne Charitable Trust operate?
The John Browne Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John Browne Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The John Browne Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088642.
Details
65-66 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
LONDON
WC2A 3LH
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Also Known As
- The Browne Family Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated