The Nisbet Trust
Also known as: Nisbet Charitable Trust, Nisbet Family Charitable Trust
Makes single and multi-year grants to charitable organisations in Greater Bristol. Guidelines and an application form are available from the trust website.
Activities & Mission
Makes single and multi-year grants to charitable organisations in Greater Bristol. Guidelines and an application form are available from the trust website.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,516,990 | £3,103,169 | £3,103,169 | £926,412 | £926,412 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,507,834 | £2,092,743 | £2,092,743 | £1,512,591 | £1,512,591 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,002,811 | £1,660,972 | £1,660,972 | £1,097,500 | £1,097,500 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,505,000 | £1,355,249 | £1,355,249 | £755,661 | £755,661 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £403,712 | £1,422,144 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Nisbet Trust
What does The Nisbet Trust do?
Makes single and multi-year grants to charitable organisations in Greater Bristol. Guidelines and an application form are available from the trust website.
How much income did The Nisbet Trust report in 2024?
The Nisbet Trust reported total income of £2.52m and reported expenditure of £3.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Nisbet Trust?
The Nisbet Trust has a program ratio of 123.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% 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 Nisbet Trust registered as a charity?
The Nisbet Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2011 as charity number 1143496. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Nisbet Trust?
The Nisbet Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW NISBET. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Nisbet Trust operate?
The Nisbet Trust operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Nisbet Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Nisbet Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143496.
Details
40 Berkeley Square
BRISTOL
BS8 1HP
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Also Known As
- Nisbet Charitable Trust
- Nisbet Family Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated