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The Paragon Trust

The Paragon Trust makes grants to other charities for general charitable purposes.The trustees take the initiative in determining their grant-making agenda year on year and act alone in this respect. No attention is paid to funding applications or appeal literature. Fund-raisers should bear in mind that no response is made to such communications which are discarded on receipt.

Activities & Mission

The Paragon Trust makes grants to other charities for general charitable purposes.The trustees take the initiative in determining their grant-making agenda year on year and act alone in this respect. No attention is paid to funding applications or appeal literature. Fund-raisers should bear in mind that no response is made to such communications which are discarded on receipt.

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
£89,962
Latest Expenditure
£138,595

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 154.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 154.1%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£89,962
£138,5950 / 0
2024
£85,096
£123,3470 / 0
2023
£84,433
£157,5800 / 0
2022
£86,487
£123,0150 / 0
2021
£84,327
£105,2680 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Paragon Trust

What does The Paragon Trust do?

The Paragon Trust makes grants to other charities for general charitable purposes.The trustees take the initiative in determining their grant-making agenda year on year and act alone in this respect. No attention is paid to funding applications or appeal literature. Fund-raisers should bear in mind that no response is made to such communications which are discarded on receipt.

How much income did The Paragon Trust report in 2025?

The Paragon Trust reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £139k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Paragon Trust registered as a charity?

The Paragon Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 1979 as charity number 278348. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Paragon Trust?

The Paragon Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is LUCY JULIA WHISTLER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Paragon Trust operate?

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

Is The Paragon Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Paragon Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278348.

Details

Address
Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Heathervale House
2-4 Vale Avenue
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Kent
TN1 1DJ
Registration Date
22 August 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278348
Charity Number
278348

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Trustees

LUCY JULIA WHISTLER Chair
Archie Anthony Cornish
Philip Lewis Cunningham
Also governs 2 other charities
Seth Thomas Whistler Maynard

Sectors & Classifications

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