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The Macfarlane Walker Trust

Preference for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Grants to individuals/projects where we can make a significant contribution. Donations for musical instrument purchase for music students (18), but not tuition fees/living expenses.Other exclusions: gap year trips, large charities, animal charities, foreign charities, major building projects.Please note: Our funding is fully committed at present

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Activities & Mission

Preference for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Grants to individuals/projects where we can make a significant contribution. Donations for musical instrument purchase for music students (18), but not tuition fees/living expenses.Other exclusions: gap year trips, large charities, animal charities, foreign charities, major building projects.Please note: Our funding is fully committed at present

Grants

The Macfarlane Walker Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£52,660
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
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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
£48,570
Latest Expenditure
£52,660

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 108.4%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£48,570
£52,6600 / 0
2024
£46,155
£51,0700 / 0
2023
£44,814
£40,2230 / 0
2022
£40,251
£1,5200 / 0
2021
£34,616
£33,1160 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Macfarlane Walker Trust

What does The Macfarlane Walker Trust do?

Preference for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Grants to individuals/projects where we can make a significant contribution. Donations for musical instrument purchase for music students (18), but not tuition fees/living expenses.Other exclusions: gap year trips, large charities, animal charities, foreign charities, major building projects.Please note: Our funding is fully committed at present

How much income did The Macfarlane Walker Trust report in 2025?

The Macfarlane Walker Trust reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Macfarlane Walker Trust registered as a charity?

The Macfarlane Walker Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 1964 as charity number 227890. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Macfarlane Walker Trust?

The Macfarlane Walker Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Macfarlane Walker Trust operate?

The Macfarlane Walker Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Macfarlane Walker Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Macfarlane Walker Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227890.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
227890
Charity Number
227890

Trustees

CATHERINE WALKER
DAVID FOYLE WALKER

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