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The Oval Cricket Relief Trust

PROVIDING AID FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL AND MAN MADE DISASTERS SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, HURRICANES, FLOODS, TSUNAMIS, DROUGHT, FIRE, ACTS OF WAR OR TERRORISM, AVIATION, MARINE OR ON-SHORE OCCURRENCES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDING AID FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL AND MAN MADE DISASTERS SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, HURRICANES, FLOODS, TSUNAMIS, DROUGHT, FIRE, ACTS OF WAR OR TERRORISM, AVIATION, MARINE OR ON-SHORE OCCURRENCES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

Grants

The Oval Cricket Relief Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2024)
£40,806
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£4,191
Latest Expenditure
£40,806

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 973.7%
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.

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
2024
£104,301
£69,0570 / 0
2022
£100,113
£450 / 1
2021
£40,001
£25,0420 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oval Cricket Relief Trust

What does The Oval Cricket Relief Trust do?

PROVIDING AID FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY NATURAL AND MAN MADE DISASTERS SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, HURRICANES, FLOODS, TSUNAMIS, DROUGHT, FIRE, ACTS OF WAR OR TERRORISM, AVIATION, MARINE OR ON-SHORE OCCURRENCES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

How much income did The Oval Cricket Relief Trust report in 2024?

The Oval Cricket Relief Trust reported total income of £104k and reported expenditure of £69k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Oval Cricket Relief Trust registered as a charity?

The Oval Cricket Relief Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2005 as charity number 1108593. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Oval Cricket Relief Trust?

The Oval Cricket Relief Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL CHRISTOPHER JOHN SHELDON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oval Cricket Relief Trust operate?

The Oval Cricket Relief Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Oval Cricket Relief Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Oval Cricket Relief Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108593.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 March 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4014783
Charity Number
1108593

Trustees

PAUL CHRISTOPHER JOHN SHELDON Chair
ANDREW LANE
David John Plowman
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Maria Bettine Pierce
Steven Elworthy

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2 November 2026
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