The Privy Purse Charitable Trust
Also known as: The January 1987 Charitable Trust
The aims of the Privy Purse Charitable Trust are to make grants to charities of which The King is Patron, support ecclesiastical establishments associated with The King and to make contributions in the event of either National or International disasters.
Activities & Mission
The aims of the Privy Purse Charitable Trust are to make grants to charities of which The King is Patron, support ecclesiastical establishments associated with The King and to make contributions in the event of either National or International disasters.
Grants
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £141,372
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 346). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £902,677 | £678,238 | £655,547 | £6,155,919 | £6,155,919 | 0 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,010,097 | £784,136 | £770,632 | £5,247,814 | £5,247,814 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,128,796 | £1,413,855 | £1,405,960 | £5,073,236 | £5,073,236 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £849,537 | £634,732 | £626,768 | £5,073,664 | £5,073,664 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £177,746 | £675,496 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Privy Purse Charitable Trust
What does The Privy Purse Charitable Trust do?
The aims of the Privy Purse Charitable Trust are to make grants to charities of which The King is Patron, support ecclesiastical establishments associated with The King and to make contributions in the event of either National or International disasters.
How much income did The Privy Purse Charitable Trust report in 2026?
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust reported total income of £903k and reported expenditure of £678k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Privy Purse Charitable Trust?
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 72.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 346 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Privy Purse Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 1987 as charity number 296079. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Privy Purse Charitable Trust?
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Chalmers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Privy Purse Charitable Trust operate?
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Privy Purse Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Privy Purse Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296079.
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Registry Information
Other notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The January 1987 Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated