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The Margarethe Charitable Trust

The trust deed provides for the trustees to hold the trust fund and the income thereof for such charitable purposes as the trustees think fit.

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Activities & Mission

The trust deed provides for the trustees to hold the trust fund and the income thereof for such charitable purposes as the trustees think fit.

Grants

The Margarethe Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026)
£19,881
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science

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
£290,378
Latest Expenditure
£19,881

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 6.8%
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 2026.

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
2026
£290,378
£19,8810 / 0
2025
£18,131
£118,5360 / 0
2024
£17,760
£223,1390 / 0
2023
£10,312
£441,3670 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Margarethe Charitable Trust

What does The Margarethe Charitable Trust do?

The trust deed provides for the trustees to hold the trust fund and the income thereof for such charitable purposes as the trustees think fit.

How much income did The Margarethe Charitable Trust report in 2026?

The Margarethe Charitable Trust reported total income of £290k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Margarethe Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Margarethe Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1993 as charity number 1030839. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs The Margarethe Charitable Trust?

The Margarethe Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Margarethe Charitable Trust operate?

The Margarethe Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Margarethe Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Margarethe Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1030839.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
22 December 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1030839
Charity Number
1030839

Trustees

ANTHONY JOHN SPIRO OBE JP
Also governs 2 other charities
HELEN MARGARET SPIRO
Kate Eva Goode
NICOLA ANNA BANNERMAN

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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