The Neill Trust
General charitable purposes. Mainly a few national charities based in the UK and education for very poor children in Kenya but we do sometimes give elsewhere. We are fully committed and cannot accept any further requests.
Activities & Mission
General charitable purposes. Mainly a few national charities based in the UK and education for very poor children in Kenya but we do sometimes give elsewhere. We are fully committed and cannot accept any further requests.
Grants
The Neill Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2023)
- £57,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 40). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (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 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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £17,139 | £39,300 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £20,452 | £63,321 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,870 | £68,400 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,013,664 | £57,021 | £57,021 | £1,444,632 | £583,455 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,935 | £34,335 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Neill Trust
What does The Neill Trust do?
General charitable purposes. Mainly a few national charities based in the UK and education for very poor children in Kenya but we do sometimes give elsewhere. We are fully committed and cannot accept any further requests.
How much income did The Neill Trust report in 2026?
The Neill Trust reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Neill Trust?
The Neill Trust has a program ratio of 5.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 40 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Neill Trust registered as a charity?
The Neill Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1969 as charity number 257639. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Neill Trust?
The Neill Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Neill Trust operate?
The Neill Trust operates across 2 areas: Ireland and Kenya.
Is The Neill Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Neill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257639.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated