The Papworth Trust
Also known as: Papworth, Papworth Trust
Papworth Trust helps disabled people achieve equality, choice and independence. Papworth Trust focuses its activities in seven areas: Home; Work: Employment; Rehabilitation; Leisure; and Involvement; Care.
Activities & Mission
Papworth Trust helps disabled people achieve equality, choice and independence. Papworth Trust focuses its activities in seven areas: Home; Work: Employment; Rehabilitation; Leisure; and Involvement; Care.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,515,000 | £14,338,000 | £14,056,000 | £28,409,000 | £28,409,000 | 225 / 45 |
| 2024 | £14,961,000 | £13,265,000 | £13,106,000 | £27,448,000 | £6,583,000 | 238 / 63 |
| 2023 | £15,121,000 | £13,795,000 | £13,649,000 | £25,542,000 | £7,104,000 | 250 / 48 |
| 2022 | £14,771,000 | £13,532,000 | £13,275,000 | £26,682,000 | £6,446,000 | 249 / 45 |
| 2021 | £13,383,000 | £11,811,000 | £11,718,000 | £23,132,000 | £5,736,000 | 232 / 75 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Papworth Trust
What does The Papworth Trust do?
Papworth Trust helps disabled people achieve equality, choice and independence. Papworth Trust focuses its activities in seven areas: Home; Work: Employment; Rehabilitation; Leisure; and Involvement; Care.
How much income did The Papworth Trust report in 2025?
The Papworth Trust reported total income of £14.52m and reported expenditure of £14.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Papworth Trust?
The Papworth Trust has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Papworth Trust registered as a charity?
The Papworth Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 1963 as charity number 211234. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Papworth Trust?
The Papworth Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Papworth Trust operate?
The Papworth Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Papworth Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Papworth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211234.
Details
Bradbury Place
Hartford Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 3RR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Papworth
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated