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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£273,520
Latest Expenditure
£1,047,203

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £3,750,500
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £23,842
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,341,951
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,501
Grants to Institutions £1,328,450
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£273,520
£1,047,2030 / 0
2023
£135,281
£197,2280 / 0
2022
£377,250
£2,802,6720 / 0
2021
£3,774,342
£1,341,951£1,341,951£3,450,284£3,450,2840 / 0
2020
£258,500
£267,8270 / 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

Address
FARRER & CO
65-66 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
LONDON
WC2A 3LH
Registration Date
27 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3985080
Charity Number
1088642

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Trustees

Angela Hunter
Antonia Romeo
Also governs 1 other charity
Chris Farmer
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE FIET
Also governs 2 other charities
FARRER & CO TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED
LORD BROWNE OF MADINGLEY
Also governs 2 other charities
Michael Lynas
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Browne Family Trust

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