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The Resolution Trust

The Trust makes grants to charitable organisations/projects involving research/ education in economic and social sciences with a particular focus on the causes, prevention or relief of poverty. The Trust also makes grants to charitable organisations in fields other than education and research, & occasionally to individuals in charitable need to further the education of the individuals concerned.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust makes grants to charitable organisations/projects involving research/ education in economic and social sciences with a particular focus on the causes, prevention or relief of poverty. The Trust also makes grants to charitable organisations in fields other than education and research, & occasionally to individuals in charitable need to further the education of the individuals concerned.

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
£487,719
Latest Expenditure
£2,936,873

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 252.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £664,832
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,681,302
Raising Funds £413,638
Governance £19,884
Grants to Institutions £1,523,420
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£487,719
£2,936,8730 / 0
2023
£475,382
£2,468,9840 / 0
2022
£321,318
£9,528,5480 / 0
2021
£664,832
£2,094,940£1,681,302£47,432,110£02 / 0
2020
£844,325
£2,027,231£1,485,574£41,902,939£02 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Resolution Trust

What does The Resolution Trust do?

The Trust makes grants to charitable organisations/projects involving research/ education in economic and social sciences with a particular focus on the causes, prevention or relief of poverty. The Trust also makes grants to charitable organisations in fields other than education and research, & occasionally to individuals in charitable need to further the education of the individuals concerned.

How much income did The Resolution Trust report in 2024?

The Resolution Trust reported total income of £488k and reported expenditure of £2.94m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Resolution Trust registered as a charity?

The Resolution Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2008 as charity number 1123128. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Resolution Trust?

The Resolution Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Resolution Trust operate?

The Resolution Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Resolution Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Resolution Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123128.

Details

Address
2 Queen Annes Gate
London
SW1H 9AA
Registration Date
7 March 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037891
Charity Number
1123128

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Trustees

The Resolution Trust (Trustee) Limited

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