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The Road Safety Trust

Notable UK charity

The provision of funding to support research or practical interventions in road safety to reduce death and injury through education, engineering or enforcement or a combination of any of these approaches.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of funding to support research or practical interventions in road safety to reduce death and injury through education, engineering or enforcement or a combination of any of these approaches.

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
£102,117,204
Latest Expenditure
£103,941,575

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 2.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 97.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £102,117,204
Investments £343,817
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,912,302
Raising Funds £101,029,273
Governance £57,484
Grants to Institutions £2,282,037
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
£102,117,204
£103,941,575£2,912,302£2,214,499£2,214,4997 / 0
2024
£94,871,753
£96,467,364£3,494,105£3,695,053£3,695,0535 / 0
2023
£88,326,312
£88,278,322£1,694,811£5,290,664£5,290,66433 / 0
2022
£76,083,182
£75,664,229£1,896,285£5,242,674£5,242,67428 / 0
2021
£64,220,774
£62,675,923£558,664£4,818,248£4,818,24821 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Road Safety Trust

What does The Road Safety Trust do?

The provision of funding to support research or practical interventions in road safety to reduce death and injury through education, engineering or enforcement or a combination of any of these approaches.

How much income did The Road Safety Trust report in 2025?

The Road Safety Trust reported total income of £102.12m and reported expenditure of £103.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Road Safety Trust registered as a charity?

The Road Safety Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2014 as charity number 1156300. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Road Safety Trust?

The Road Safety Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Road Safety Trust operate?

The Road Safety Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Road Safety Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Road Safety Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156300.

Details

Address
Colwyn Chambers
York Street
Manchester
M2 3BA
Registration Date
20 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044625
Charity Number
1156300

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Trustees

Chief Constable Joanne Elizabeth Shiner
Chris Spinks
Deirdre O'Reilly
Dr Neale Kinnear
Dr Neil Hoose
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Kelly
Heather Ward
Joy Allen
Nicholas James Reed
Tanya Fosdick
Tony Fuller
Vicky Folland

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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