The Marsh Christian Trust
The Trustees will normally only make grants to registered charities experienced in their chosen field of work and never to individuals. Long-term core funding of appropriate work is the Trust's normal approach, taking the form of money given on a recurring annual basis subject to yearly re-submission and review. The Trust also runs an Awards Scheme in partnership with other organisations.
Activities & Mission
The Trustees will normally only make grants to registered charities experienced in their chosen field of work and never to individuals. Long-term core funding of appropriate work is the Trust's normal approach, taking the form of money given on a recurring annual basis subject to yearly re-submission and review. The Trust also runs an Awards Scheme in partnership with other organisations.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,670,855 | £955,206 | £864,713 | £22,132,144 | £22,096,553 | 5 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,765,876 | £833,615 | £737,477 | £21,145,975 | £21,213,179 | 3 / 11 |
| 2023 | £1,282,550 | £736,360 | £647,424 | £18,285,119 | £17,977,653 | 3 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,029,212 | £648,985 | £561,939 | £18,486,981 | £17,870,173 | 3 / 12 |
| 2021 | £955,499 | £576,118 | £506,194 | £17,066,900 | £500,000 | 2 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Marsh Christian Trust
What does The Marsh Christian Trust do?
The Trustees will normally only make grants to registered charities experienced in their chosen field of work and never to individuals. Long-term core funding of appropriate work is the Trust's normal approach, taking the form of money given on a recurring annual basis subject to yearly re-submission and review. The Trust also runs an Awards Scheme in partnership with other organisations.
How much income did The Marsh Christian Trust report in 2025?
The Marsh Christian Trust reported total income of £1.67m and reported expenditure of £955k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Marsh Christian Trust?
The Marsh Christian Trust has a program ratio of 51.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Marsh Christian Trust registered as a charity?
The Marsh Christian Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1982 as charity number 284470. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Marsh Christian Trust?
The Marsh Christian Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN PETER MARSH OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Marsh Christian Trust operate?
The Marsh Christian Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.
Is The Marsh Christian Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Marsh Christian Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284470.
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