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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.

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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.

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
£20,452
Latest Expenditure
£63,321

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 48). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,000,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,664
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £57,021
Raising Funds £0
Governance £21
Grants to Institutions £57,000
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.

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
2025
£20,452
£63,3210 / 0
2024
£24,870
£68,4000 / 0
2023
£1,013,664
£57,021£57,021£1,444,632£583,4550 / 0
2022
£12,935
£34,3350 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

The Neill Trust reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £63k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 48 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.

Details

Address
194-196 High Street
Uckfield
TN22 1RD
Registration Date
6 January 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
257639
Charity Number
257639

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Trustees

Caragh Mary Pugh
Patricia Dann
ROBERT SHANE NEILL

Sectors & Classifications

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