The Macdonald Trust
The charity supports other charities carrying out charitable work in London (HIV positive families), Wales (with the elderly), Manchester (offenders, schools) and Norwich (teaching English).
Activities & Mission
The charity supports other charities carrying out charitable work in London (HIV positive families), Wales (with the elderly), Manchester (offenders, schools) and Norwich (teaching English).
Grants
The Macdonald Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £21,580
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes 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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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
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 | £35,915 | £21,580 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £22,197 | £23,890 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £21,714 | £20,281 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £24,825 | £17,012 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £18,827 | £18,924 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Macdonald Trust
What does The Macdonald Trust do?
The charity supports other charities carrying out charitable work in London (HIV positive families), Wales (with the elderly), Manchester (offenders, schools) and Norwich (teaching English).
How much income did The Macdonald Trust report in 2025?
The Macdonald Trust reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Macdonald Trust registered as a charity?
The Macdonald Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1973 as charity number 263489. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs The Macdonald Trust?
The Macdonald Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr SIMON J F MACDONALD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Macdonald Trust operate?
The Macdonald Trust operates across 5 areas, including Coventry City, Manchester City, Norfolk and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Macdonald Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Macdonald Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263489.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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