The Marchus Trust
The trustees intend to advance culture and the arts by sponsoring musical work, sponsoring performances of music and education in music, commissioning art. They also intend to advance the education of architect, the study of architecture by sponsoring lecture series, awards, exhibitions, travel. the development or construction of buildings or their parts for music or architectural use.
Activities & Mission
The trustees intend to advance culture and the arts by sponsoring musical work, sponsoring performances of music and education in music, commissioning art. They also intend to advance the education of architect, the study of architecture by sponsoring lecture series, awards, exhibitions, travel. the development or construction of buildings or their parts for music or architectural use.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £711,236 | £609,955 | £498,589 | £13,448,747 | £13,448,747 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,075,350 | £593,614 | £539,907 | £13,420,439 | £13,420,439 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,341,813 | £549,781 | £490,644 | £11,766,780 | £11,766,780 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,096,680 | £367,318 | £311,937 | £9,477,789 | £9,477,789 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £554,125 | £255,970 | £208,828 | £8,431,667 | £8,431,667 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Marchus Trust
What does The Marchus Trust do?
The trustees intend to advance culture and the arts by sponsoring musical work, sponsoring performances of music and education in music, commissioning art. They also intend to advance the education of architect, the study of architecture by sponsoring lecture series, awards, exhibitions, travel. the development or construction of buildings or their parts for music or architectural use.
How much income did The Marchus Trust report in 2025?
The Marchus Trust reported total income of £711k and reported expenditure of £610k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Marchus Trust?
The Marchus Trust has a program ratio of 70.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Marchus Trust registered as a charity?
The Marchus Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2010 as charity number 1137768. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Marchus Trust?
The Marchus Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is SPENCER DE GREY CBE RA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Marchus Trust operate?
The Marchus Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Marchus Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Marchus Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137768.
Details
Leytonstone House
3 Hanbury Drive
Leytonstone
LONDON
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated