The Pilgrim Trust

The Pilgrim Trust makes grants to other charities and public bodies in the fields of preservation and scholarship and social welfare. It works within the priorities that are set by the Trustees and funds specific programmes that are outlined on its website.

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Activities & Mission

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

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,238,983

Latest Expenditure

£3,485,597

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 280.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 77% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,187,518

Other Income £51,465

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,470,642

Raising Funds £14,955

Governance £205,605

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,238,983	£3,485,597	£3,470,642	£94,706,447	£94,706,447	4 / 0
2024	£1,297,868	£3,209,373	£3,186,734	£88,417,175	£88,417,175	6 / 0
2023	£1,642,400	£2,795,169	£2,754,357	£80,480,099	£80,480,099	5 / 0
2022	£1,876,505	£3,562,982	£3,558,896	£74,597,567	£74,597,567	5 / 0
2021	£1,628,910	£3,433,411	£3,433,411	£87,182,955	£87,182,955	5 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pilgrim Trust

What does The Pilgrim Trust do?

How much income did The Pilgrim Trust report in 2025?

The Pilgrim Trust reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £3.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Pilgrim Trust?

The Pilgrim Trust has a program ratio of 280.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Pilgrim Trust registered as a charity?

The Pilgrim Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206602. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Pilgrim Trust?

The Pilgrim Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pilgrim Trust operate?

The Pilgrim Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Pilgrim Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Pilgrim Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206602.