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The Living Waters Trust

The objectives of the trust are (1) To advance the Christian faith. (2) To give help to those who suffer as a result of their faith. (3) To bring help to the disadvantaged, particularly overseas, by supporting schools and community projects and by helping with disaster relief.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the trust are (1) To advance the Christian faith. (2) To give help to those who suffer as a result of their faith. (3) To bring help to the disadvantaged, particularly overseas, by supporting schools and community projects and by helping with disaster relief.

Grants

The Living Waters Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£81,576
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities

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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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
£128,448
Latest Expenditure
£81,576

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 63.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£128,448
£81,5760 / 0
2024
£394,276
£409,0200 / 0
2023
£36,800
£250 / 0
2022
£64,089
£61,0000 / 0
2021
£37,043
£41,8000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Living Waters Trust

What does The Living Waters Trust do?

The objectives of the trust are (1) To advance the Christian faith. (2) To give help to those who suffer as a result of their faith. (3) To bring help to the disadvantaged, particularly overseas, by supporting schools and community projects and by helping with disaster relief.

How much income did The Living Waters Trust report in 2025?

The Living Waters Trust reported total income of £128k and reported expenditure of £82k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Living Waters Trust registered as a charity?

The Living Waters Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 1986 as charity number 293957. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Living Waters Trust?

The Living Waters Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is CORNELIS JOHANNUS VAN DEN BROEK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Living Waters Trust operate?

The Living Waters Trust operates across 5 areas, including Canada, India, Niger and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Living Waters Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Living Waters Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293957.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 April 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293957
Charity Number
293957

Trustees

CORNELIS JOHANNUS VAN DEN BROEK Chair
Adriaan van den Broek
Also governs 1 other charity

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2 November 2026
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