The Rothley Trust
The Rothley Trust is a grant making trust which makes small grants to charitable organisations and projects in the North East of England. It has been operating since 1959.
Activities & Mission
The Rothley Trust is a grant making trust which makes small grants to charitable organisations and projects in the North East of England. It has been operating since 1959.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,042,827 | £308,517 | £266,632 | £10,311,677 | £962,373 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £264,987 | £258,941 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £254,216 | £281,615 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £197,887 | £239,884 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £196,934 | £247,537 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Rothley Trust
What does The Rothley Trust do?
The Rothley Trust is a grant making trust which makes small grants to charitable organisations and projects in the North East of England. It has been operating since 1959.
How much income did The Rothley Trust report in 2025?
The Rothley Trust reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £309k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Rothley Trust?
The Rothley Trust has a program ratio of 25.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Rothley Trust registered as a charity?
The Rothley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1966 as charity number 219849. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Rothley Trust?
The Rothley Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rothley Trust operate?
The Rothley Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Rothley Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Rothley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219849.
Details
PO Box 224
BEDLINGTON
NE63 3FJ
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated