The John Coates Charitable Trust
Makes distributions mainly to large national charities or small charities which are of personal or local interest to the Trustees.
Activities & Mission
Makes distributions mainly to large national charities or small charities which are of personal or local interest to the Trustees.
Grants
The John Coates Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £3,915,970
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- 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, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £299,066 | £3,915,970 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £334,199 | £378,457 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £324,788 | £536,243 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £332,661 | £574,702 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £367,571 | £630,202 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The John Coates Charitable Trust
What does The John Coates Charitable Trust do?
Makes distributions mainly to large national charities or small charities which are of personal or local interest to the Trustees.
How much income did The John Coates Charitable Trust report in 2026?
The John Coates Charitable Trust reported total income of £299k and reported expenditure of £3.92m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The John Coates Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The John Coates Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 1971 as charity number 262057. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The John Coates Charitable Trust?
The John Coates Charitable Trust 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 John Coates Charitable Trust operate?
The John Coates Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John Coates Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The John Coates Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262057.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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