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The Messenger Trust

The prevention or relief of poverty;the advancement of health or saving of lives;the relief of those in need by reason of hardship, ill-health, disability, age, or other disadvantage.Likely to prioritise funding local to East Midlands.PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US BY LETTER. THE MESSENGER TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OR PROVISION OF SERVICES BY POST.

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Activities & Mission

The prevention or relief of poverty;the advancement of health or saving of lives;the relief of those in need by reason of hardship, ill-health, disability, age, or other disadvantage.Likely to prioritise funding local to East Midlands.PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US BY LETTER. THE MESSENGER TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OR PROVISION OF SERVICES BY POST.

Grants

The Messenger Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

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

Frequently asked questions about The Messenger Trust

What does The Messenger Trust do?

The prevention or relief of poverty;the advancement of health or saving of lives;the relief of those in need by reason of hardship, ill-health, disability, age, or other disadvantage.Likely to prioritise funding local to East Midlands.PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US BY LETTER. THE MESSENGER TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OR PROVISION OF SERVICES BY POST.

When was The Messenger Trust registered as a charity?

The Messenger Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2026 as charity number 1218637.

Who runs The Messenger Trust?

The Messenger Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Platts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Messenger Trust operate?

The Messenger Trust operates across 2 areas: Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Is The Messenger Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Messenger Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1218637.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 June 2026
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5271935
Charity Number
1218637

Trustees

Philip Platts Chair
Ann Platts
Anthony Martin Platts

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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