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The Ogilvie Charities

1. We assist those in need because of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by:a) providing social housing in Aldringham, Suffolk and Colchester, Essex.b)making grants of money for items, services or facilities.2. We may also make grants to any charity in Suffolk, Essex or London and any charity in England and Wales that is primarily for the benefit of people in those areas.

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Activities & Mission

1. We assist those in need because of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by:a) providing social housing in Aldringham, Suffolk and Colchester, Essex.b)making grants of money for items, services or facilities.2. We may also make grants to any charity in Suffolk, Essex or London and any charity in England and Wales that is primarily for the benefit of people in those areas.

Grants

The Ogilvie Charities makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£24,250
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and disability

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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

Latest Income
£1,320,247
Latest Expenditure
£1,459,270

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £526,948
Charitable Activities £455,154
Other Trading £0
Investments £338,145
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,459,270
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,514
Grants to Institutions £24,250
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
£1,320,247
£1,459,270£1,459,270£10,995,778£6,553,25611 / 0
2024
£1,305,073
£1,227,415£1,227,415£11,057,870£6,655,76410 / 0
2023
£1,233,153
£1,225,013£1,221,134£10,806,157£732,39210 / 0
2022
£1,184,887
£1,076,699£1,049,057£10,365,926£6,471,57012 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ogilvie Charities

What does The Ogilvie Charities do?

1. We assist those in need because of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by:a) providing social housing in Aldringham, Suffolk and Colchester, Essex.b)making grants of money for items, services or facilities.2. We may also make grants to any charity in Suffolk, Essex or London and any charity in England and Wales that is primarily for the benefit of people in those areas.

How much income did The Ogilvie Charities report in 2025?

The Ogilvie Charities reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ogilvie Charities registered as a charity?

The Ogilvie Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2021 as charity number 1196197. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Ogilvie Charities?

The Ogilvie Charities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ogilvie Charities operate?

The Ogilvie Charities operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Ogilvie Charities a registered charity?

Yes — The Ogilvie Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196197.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 October 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5186853
Charity Number
1196197

Trustees

BELINDA ANN GRANT
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Ian Charles Osborne Isaac
Also governs 1 other charity
EDWARD DIXON BOX WRIGHT
John Ogilvie
Marie Sigsworth
Patricia Lawton
Peter Maurice Ogilvie
Richard Aynsley-Smith
SIMON HUMPHREY GIBBS BSC
Also governs 2 other charities

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