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The Ogden Trust

Also known as: Ogden Charitable Trust

The main objectives of the charity are to increase the uptake of physics post-16, particularly for under-represented groups, by supporting the teaching of physics, and supporting students to develop physics identity.

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Activities & Mission

The main objectives of the charity are to increase the uptake of physics post-16, particularly for under-represented groups, by supporting the teaching of physics, and supporting students to develop physics identity.

Grants

The Ogden Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,149,255
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,162,053
Latest Expenditure
£4,171,867

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 325.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,217
Charitable Activities £538,883
Other Trading £0
Investments £604,657
Other Income £4,296

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,778,104
Raising Funds £393,763
Governance £12,174
Grants to Institutions £1,149,255
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
£1,162,053
£4,171,867£3,778,104£75,113,891£75,098,44621 / 0
2024
£786,716
£3,767,868£3,393,297£72,402,757£72,366,64121 / 0
2023
£796,428
£3,266,970£2,894,261£64,371,981£64,335,73016 / 0
2022
£600,226
£2,345,272£2,042,102£65,301,449£65,294,31911 / 0
2021
£503,328
£2,336,219£1,957,189£59,480,095£59,477,8478 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ogden Trust

What does The Ogden Trust do?

The main objectives of the charity are to increase the uptake of physics post-16, particularly for under-represented groups, by supporting the teaching of physics, and supporting students to develop physics identity.

How much income did The Ogden Trust report in 2025?

The Ogden Trust reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £4.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ogden Trust registered as a charity?

The Ogden Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 1994 as charity number 1037570. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Ogden Trust?

The Ogden Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAMERON OGDEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ogden Trust operate?

The Ogden Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ogden Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ogden Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1037570.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 May 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1037570
Charity Number
1037570

Trustees

CAMERON OGDEN Chair
EDWARD PETER JAMES OGDEN
LADY OGDEN
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR PETER JAMES OGDEN
TIFFANY CATHERINE ROSE CHAWNER
Timothy Simmons

Also Known As

  • Ogden Charitable Trust

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