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The Patrick Trust

The charity makes grants/donations to other charities registered with the Charity Commission as per the above categories. Please note that the charity will ONLY consider other charities based in the West Midlands. Any other area in the UK is considered outside the scope of the charity. Please do not expend charity resources if you fall outside these geographical areas or fail to meet criteria.

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Activities & Mission

The charity makes grants/donations to other charities registered with the Charity Commission as per the above categories. Please note that the charity will ONLY consider other charities based in the West Midlands. Any other area in the UK is considered outside the scope of the charity. Please do not expend charity resources if you fall outside these geographical areas or fail to meet criteria.

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
£326,352
Latest Expenditure
£260,019

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 12.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,955,185
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £708,414
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £440,064
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,200
Grants to Institutions £122,985
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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
2025
£326,352
£260,0190 / 0
2024
£245,428
£192,3340 / 0
2023
£347,451
£229,7830 / 0
2022
£3,663,599
£440,064£440,064£11,972,877£00 / 0
2021
£110,012
£86,6300 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Patrick Trust

What does The Patrick Trust do?

The charity makes grants/donations to other charities registered with the Charity Commission as per the above categories. Please note that the charity will ONLY consider other charities based in the West Midlands. Any other area in the UK is considered outside the scope of the charity. Please do not expend charity resources if you fall outside these geographical areas or fail to meet criteria.

How much income did The Patrick Trust report in 2025?

The Patrick Trust reported total income of £326k and reported expenditure of £260k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Patrick Trust?

The Patrick Trust has a program ratio of 12.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Patrick Trust registered as a charity?

The Patrick Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1963 as charity number 213849. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Patrick Trust?

The Patrick Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Patrick Trust operate?

The Patrick Trust operates across 5 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Solihull and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Patrick Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Patrick Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213849.

Details

Address
THE PATRICK TRUST
THE LAKESIDE CENTRE
180 LIFFORD LANE
BIRMINGHAM
B30 3NU
Registration Date
12 February 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
213849
Charity Number
213849

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Trustees

Amanda Jane Pillinger
Camilla Joan Smart
HEATHER PATRICIA COLE
JULIAN ANDREW PRITCHARD
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Louise Pritchard
Simon Jeremy Smart
WILLIAM BOND-WILLIAMS BSC

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