The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs)
Also known as: Virginia House Settlement, Vhs, Virginia House
Helping local community by supporting through grants small local charities with compatible aims and objectives and also assisting by providing facilities and resources
Activities & Mission
Helping local community by supporting through grants small local charities with compatible aims and objectives and also assisting by providing facilities and resources
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.
Local Authority
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.
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Astor Playing Field (organisation 300927)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Nancy Langhorne Astor Scholarship (organisation 306938)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £53,929 | £24,456 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £219,633 | £22,873 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £46,008 | £29,869 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £43,345 | £18,693 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £41,778 | £27,693 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs)
What does The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) do?
Helping local community by supporting through grants small local charities with compatible aims and objectives and also assisting by providing facilities and resources
How much income did The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) report in 2025?
The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) reported total income of £54k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) registered as a charity?
The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1990 as charity number 1000972. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs)?
The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) operate?
The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) a registered charity?
Yes — The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000972.
Details
HARSCOMBE HOUSE
1 DARKLAKE VIEW
ESTOVER
PLYMOUTH
PL6 7TL
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Also Known As
- The Plymouth Astor Trust (vhs)
- Virginia House Settlement
- Vhs
- Virginia House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated