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The Portland Trust

The Portland Trust supports a number of projects in the furtherance of its charitable activities. Full details of these projects are given in the Trustees' Report included in the annual accounts.

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Activities & Mission

The Portland Trust supports a number of projects in the furtherance of its charitable activities. Full details of these projects are given in the Trustees' Report included in the annual accounts.

Grants

The Portland Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£3,508,488
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

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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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
£4,024,292
Latest Expenditure
£3,508,488

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,957,650
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £66,642
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,508,488
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,009
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.

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
£4,024,292
£3,508,488£3,508,488£2,756,890£1,236,58011 / 0
2024
£2,912,147
£3,298,156£3,298,156£2,241,086£1,383,77313 / 0
2023
£5,389,924
£3,501,570£3,501,570£2,627,095£1,170,14815 / 0
2022
£2,624,812
£3,700,821£3,181,660£738,741£594,01514 / 0
2021
£2,740,858
£2,643,680£2,282,148£1,814,745£1,559,89514 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Portland Trust

What does The Portland Trust do?

The Portland Trust supports a number of projects in the furtherance of its charitable activities. Full details of these projects are given in the Trustees' Report included in the annual accounts.

How much income did The Portland Trust report in 2025?

The Portland Trust reported total income of £4.02m and reported expenditure of £3.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Portland Trust registered as a charity?

The Portland Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 2004 as charity number 1106429. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Portland Trust?

The Portland Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR RONALD COHEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Portland Trust operate?

The Portland Trust operates across 3 areas: Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories and London.

Is The Portland Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Portland Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106429.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
26 October 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4011521
Charity Number
1106429

Trustees

JONATHAN HAREL-COHEN
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Cobbold
SIR MICHAEL LAWRENCE DAVIS
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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