The Portal Trust
Also known as: Sir John Cass's Foundation, Sir John Cass's Foundation (working name)
Grants for education to financially disadvantaged young people under 25 years resident in London. Provision of scholarships and bursaries to individuals, and grants to education projects and activities run by schools and organisations.
Activities & Mission
Grants for education to financially disadvantaged young people under 25 years resident in London. Provision of scholarships and bursaries to individuals, and grants to education projects and activities run by schools and organisations.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £8,221,960 | £7,895,563 | £7,110,500 | £285,944,625 | £6,800,000 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,034,899 | £6,575,247 | £6,276,380 | £291,114,179 | £6,150,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,635,741 | £6,482,085 | £6,216,442 | £269,042,504 | £600,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,953,929 | £9,911,157 | £9,625,889 | £264,590,181 | £600,000 | 8 / 4 |
| 2021 | £7,939,405 | £6,066,977 | £5,879,182 | £263,986,479 | £600,000 | 8 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Portal Trust
What does The Portal Trust do?
Grants for education to financially disadvantaged young people under 25 years resident in London. Provision of scholarships and bursaries to individuals, and grants to education projects and activities run by schools and organisations.
How much income did The Portal Trust report in 2025?
The Portal Trust reported total income of £8.22m and reported expenditure of £7.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Portal Trust?
The Portal Trust has a program ratio of 86.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Portal Trust registered as a charity?
The Portal Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 1965 as charity number 312425. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Portal Trust?
The Portal Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is SOPHIE ANNE FERNANDES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Portal Trust operate?
The Portal Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Portal Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Portal Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312425.
Details
31 JEWRY STREET
LONDON
EC3N 2EY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sir John Cass's Foundation
- Sir John Cass's Foundation (working name)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated