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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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
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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 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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2021 | £98,433 | £693,829 | 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 2025?
The Privy Purse Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £784k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 76.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 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 SIR MICHAEL JOHN STEVENS KCVO. 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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SW1A 1AA
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Also Known As
- The January 1987 Charitable Trust
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated