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The Ostrich Charitable Trust

The trustees have unrestricted powers to apply the Charity's funds for the benefit of such one or more charitable purposes or institutions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine.The trustees receive applications from a wide variety of charitable institutions; all requests are considered and such donations are made as the trustees feel appropriate.

Activities & Mission

The trustees have unrestricted powers to apply the Charity's funds for the benefit of such one or more charitable purposes or institutions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine.The trustees receive applications from a wide variety of charitable institutions; all requests are considered and such donations are made as the trustees feel appropriate.

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
£12,764
Latest Expenditure
£110,293

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 864.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 864.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,764
£110,2930 / 0
2023
£10,816
£126,2430 / 0
2021
£430,622
£107,8690 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ostrich Charitable Trust

What does The Ostrich Charitable Trust do?

The trustees have unrestricted powers to apply the Charity's funds for the benefit of such one or more charitable purposes or institutions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine.The trustees receive applications from a wide variety of charitable institutions; all requests are considered and such donations are made as the trustees feel appropriate.

How much income did The Ostrich Charitable Trust report in 2024?

The Ostrich Charitable Trust reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £110k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ostrich Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Ostrich Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1978 as charity number 275289. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Ostrich Charitable Trust?

The Ostrich Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Ernest Anthony Strauss. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ostrich Charitable Trust operate?

The Ostrich Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ostrich Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ostrich Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275289.

Details

Address
31 Ranulf Road
LONDON
NW2 2BS
Registration Date
23 March 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275289
Charity Number
275289

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Trustees

James Ernest Anthony Strauss Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
HANNAH LOUISE RUTH STRAUSS
Peter Richard Julius Strauss
PHILIPPA JANE STRAUSS
Also governs 1 other charity

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