The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust
General charitable purposes. The charity's main objective is to make grants to various charitable bodies which mainly benefit children, young people and voluntary bodies
Activities & Mission
General charitable purposes. The charity's main objective is to make grants to various charitable bodies which mainly benefit children, young people and voluntary bodies
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 Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £2,580,082 | £156,195 | £150,415 | £4,298,764 | £4,298,764 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £59,372 | £60,920 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £23,495 | £49,238 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £39,454 | £133,105 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £54,891 | £319,480 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust
What does The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust do?
General charitable purposes. The charity's main objective is to make grants to various charitable bodies which mainly benefit children, young people and voluntary bodies
How much income did The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.58m and reported expenditure of £156k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust?
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 5.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1997 as charity number 1062844. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust?
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM ROSS WARBURTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust operate?
The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062844.
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