The Marcela Trust
The charity provides support to selected causes in line with the Charity's objects.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides support to selected causes in line with the Charity's objects.
Grants
The Marcela Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £6,075,644
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £8,308,948 | £6,075,644 | £410,454 | £69,291,488 | £5,683,988 | 98 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,382,463 | £6,296,240 | £290,595 | £68,708,159 | £7,309,819 | 110 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,231,910 | £6,179,458 | £359,895 | £68,170,984 | £5,690,984 | 108 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,933,643 | £5,853,517 | £432,440 | £69,599,591 | £3,732,788 | 111 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,532,121 | £4,424,119 | £5,070 | £66,864,209 | £11,598,880 | 111 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Marcela Trust
What does The Marcela Trust do?
The charity provides support to selected causes in line with the Charity's objects.
How much income did The Marcela Trust report in 2025?
The Marcela Trust reported total income of £8.31m and reported expenditure of £6.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Marcela Trust registered as a charity?
The Marcela Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2009 as charity number 1127514. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Marcela Trust?
The Marcela Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEANETTE FRANKLIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Marcela Trust operate?
The Marcela Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Marcela Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Marcela Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127514.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated