The Peter Kershaw Trust
Grants normally made only to organisations with registered charitable status in the Greater Manchester area. Capital building/renovation projects not normally supported. Grants are not made to individuals.
Activities & Mission
Grants normally made only to organisations with registered charitable status in the Greater Manchester area. Capital building/renovation projects not normally supported. Grants are not made to individuals.
Grants
The Peter Kershaw Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £205,660
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and amateur sport
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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £289,738 | £205,660 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £223,517 | £175,324 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £165,169 | £124,494 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £105,753 | £131,989 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £101,712 | £132,931 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Peter Kershaw Trust
What does The Peter Kershaw Trust do?
Grants normally made only to organisations with registered charitable status in the Greater Manchester area. Capital building/renovation projects not normally supported. Grants are not made to individuals.
How much income did The Peter Kershaw Trust report in 2025?
The Peter Kershaw Trust reported total income of £290k and reported expenditure of £206k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Peter Kershaw Trust registered as a charity?
The Peter Kershaw Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1975 as charity number 268934. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The Peter Kershaw Trust?
The Peter Kershaw Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD PETER KERSHAW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Peter Kershaw Trust operate?
The Peter Kershaw Trust operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Peter Kershaw Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Peter Kershaw Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268934.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated