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The Pargiter Trust

To make grants in England and Guernsey to enable disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.To work collaboratively to find innovative ways to help disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.

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Activities & Mission

To make grants in England and Guernsey to enable disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.To work collaboratively to find innovative ways to help disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.

Grants

The Pargiter Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£895,981
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty

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.

Country

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£923,232
Latest Expenditure
£895,981

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 64.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 33.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £718,393
Investments £204,839
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £575,212
Raising Funds £270,122
Governance £25,303
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £50,647

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
£923,232
£895,981£575,212£14,460,457£00 / 0
2024
£914,271
£773,516£529,162£14,184,940£313,3330 / 0
2023
£799,111
£720,716£508,624£14,020,700£209,9340 / 0
2022
£774,172
£730,458£493,975£13,306,179£159,6840 / 0
2021
£748,244
£687,078£501,930£14,175,907£1,160,1580 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pargiter Trust

What does The Pargiter Trust do?

To make grants in England and Guernsey to enable disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.To work collaboratively to find innovative ways to help disadvantaged older people to be independent, healthy and socially included.

How much income did The Pargiter Trust report in 2025?

The Pargiter Trust reported total income of £923k and reported expenditure of £896k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pargiter Trust registered as a charity?

The Pargiter Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2014 as charity number 1157779. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Pargiter Trust?

The Pargiter Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS S C GARDINER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pargiter Trust operate?

The Pargiter Trust operates across 2 areas: Guernsey and England.

Is The Pargiter Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Pargiter Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157779.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 July 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5046448
Charity Number
1157779

Trustees

MRS S C GARDINER Chair
Ella Gardiner
MARTYN MOGFORD
Also governs 1 other charity
Mike Starkey
VICTORIA WESTHORP

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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