The Ray Harris Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Ray Harris Charitable Organisation
This is a grant making charity. Applications for grants are sought from individuals and charitable organisations within West Wiltshire particularly Trowbridge, North Wiltshire south of the M4, and Bath. Grants are made to charities and individuals within the target area covering the arts, eduaction, medecine and mental health, youth organisations and projects, social welfare and conservation.
Activities & Mission
This is a grant making charity. Applications for grants are sought from individuals and charitable organisations within West Wiltshire particularly Trowbridge, North Wiltshire south of the M4, and Bath. Grants are made to charities and individuals within the target area covering the arts, eduaction, medecine and mental health, youth organisations and projects, social welfare and conservation.
Grants
The Ray Harris Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £67,691
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £68,276 | £67,691 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £70,083 | £170,512 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £75,179 | £71,930 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £70,760 | £72,143 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £57,368 | £76,063 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Ray Harris Charitable Trust
What does The Ray Harris Charitable Trust do?
This is a grant making charity. Applications for grants are sought from individuals and charitable organisations within West Wiltshire particularly Trowbridge, North Wiltshire south of the M4, and Bath. Grants are made to charities and individuals within the target area covering the arts, eduaction, medecine and mental health, youth organisations and projects, social welfare and conservation.
How much income did The Ray Harris Charitable Trust report in 2026?
The Ray Harris Charitable Trust reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £68k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Ray Harris Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Ray Harris Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2008 as charity number 1122811. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Ray Harris Charitable Trust?
The Ray Harris Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEREMY JOHN THRING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Ray Harris Charitable Trust operate?
The Ray Harris Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Bath And North East Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is The Ray Harris Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ray Harris Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122811.
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Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Ray Harris Charitable Organisation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated