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The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust

Also known as: The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, Qct

The Queen's Commonwealth Trust champions, funds and connects young leaders who are working hard to change the world. We share their stories, give them a platform to amplify their ideas, and inspire others to join in.

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Activities & Mission

The Queen's Commonwealth Trust champions, funds and connects young leaders who are working hard to change the world. We share their stories, give them a platform to amplify their ideas, and inspire others to join in.

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

Latest Income
£242,742
Latest Expenditure
£333,771

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 132.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £773,464
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £30,094
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,066,942
Raising Funds £253,374
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £50,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£242,742
£333,7710 / 10
2024
£803,558
£1,320,316£1,066,942£812,397£783,3077 / 0
2023
£1,064,094
£1,647,988£1,336,411£1,306,535£1,226,5356 / 10
2022
£980,225
£1,686,654£1,382,414£2,051,169£1,961,1697 / 0
2021
£796,106
£1,528,032£1,223,948£2,765,964£2,665,96412 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust

What does The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust do?

The Queen's Commonwealth Trust champions, funds and connects young leaders who are working hard to change the world. We share their stories, give them a platform to amplify their ideas, and inspire others to join in.

How much income did The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust report in 2025?

The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust reported total income of £243k and reported expenditure of £334k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust registered as a charity?

The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2017 as charity number 1172107. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust?

The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Ball. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust operate?

The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust operates across 52 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh and 49 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Queen Elizabeth Ii Commonwealth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172107.

Details

Address
Thomas House
84 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1PX
Registration Date
16 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085788
Charity Number
1172107

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Trustees

Stephen Ball Chair
Ameer Kotecha
Also governs 1 other charity
Aneeta Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Janette Carole Wilkinson
Jonathan Andrews

Also Known As

  • The Queen's Commonwealth Trust
  • Qct

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14 May 2026
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