The John Gurney Charitable Trust
Also known as: John Gurney's Charitable Trust
To provide grants for the benefit of art,culture, sport, recreation for the inhabitants of the designated area of the charity
Activities & Mission
To provide grants for the benefit of art,culture, sport, recreation for the inhabitants of the designated area of the charity
Grants
The John Gurney Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £213,598
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- 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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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.
Local Authority
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £182,439 | £213,598 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £181,973 | £399,286 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £164,310 | £139,071 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £151,887 | £170,505 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £143,371 | £304,947 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The John Gurney Charitable Trust
What does The John Gurney Charitable Trust do?
To provide grants for the benefit of art,culture, sport, recreation for the inhabitants of the designated area of the charity
How much income did The John Gurney Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The John Gurney Charitable Trust reported total income of £182k and reported expenditure of £214k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The John Gurney Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The John Gurney Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 1982 as charity number 285456. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The John Gurney Charitable Trust?
The John Gurney Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PRISCILLA ANN MEATH BAKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The John Gurney Charitable Trust operate?
The John Gurney Charitable Trust operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John Gurney Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The John Gurney Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285456.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- John Gurney's Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated