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The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust

These are clearly stated in the Trustees' report: currently we give grants in the fields of medical research, youth, penal affairs, health, mental health and community development.

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Activities & Mission

These are clearly stated in the Trustees' report: currently we give grants in the fields of medical research, youth, penal affairs, health, mental health and community development.

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
£1,529,678
Latest Expenditure
£2,469,136

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 137.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,529,678
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,103,997
Raising Funds £365,139
Governance £30,797
Grants to Institutions £2,073,200
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,529,678
£2,469,136£2,103,997£72,367,899£621,0760 / 0
2024
£1,460,226
£1,069,323£745,782£71,827,852£2,672,6010 / 1
2023
£1,500,555
£2,261,932£1,948,450£65,357,987£429,4000 / 1
2022
£1,220,539
£1,027,396£669,341£64,809,250£1,439,9000 / 1
2021
£941,341
£1,223,862£936,600£59,080,244£962,4410 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust

What does The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust do?

These are clearly stated in the Trustees' report: currently we give grants in the fields of medical research, youth, penal affairs, health, mental health and community development.

How much income did The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £2.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust?

The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 137.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 1970 as charity number 212206. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust?

The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr NEIL EARL CROSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust operate?

The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212206.

Details

Address
36 GROVE AVENUE
MOSELEY
BIRMINGHAM
B13 9RY
Registration Date
1 May 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212206
Charity Number
212206

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Trustees

Dr NEIL EARL CROSS Chair
Alexander Sheridan Grant Shields
Edwina Mary Catherine Acheson
FIONA MARGARET ADAMS
Also governs 1 other charity
Henrietta Olivia Shields
MRS LIZZIE BARBER
Timothy Cunningham

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14 May 2026
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