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The Selby Trust

Also known as: The Selby Centre

Selby Trust's vision is delivered with the ethos of "Many Cultures One Community". We manage community buildings & run community projects that respond to community needs whilst improving the life chances of disadvantaged communities in 5 areas: (a) facilities management, (b) Community development, (c) Community environmental development, (d) Community economic development, (e) Community safety.

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Activities & Mission

Selby Trust's vision is delivered with the ethos of "Many Cultures One Community". We manage community buildings & run community projects that respond to community needs whilst improving the life chances of disadvantaged communities in 5 areas: (a) facilities management, (b) Community development, (c) Community environmental development, (d) Community economic development, (e) Community safety.

Grants

The Selby Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£2,006,466
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes

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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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,951,298
Latest Expenditure
£2,006,466

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 57.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £166,908
Charitable Activities £734,577
Other Trading £1,045,198
Investments £4,615
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,146,731
Raising Funds £859,735
Governance £92,383
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,951,298
£2,006,466£1,146,731£489,768£489,76829 / 150
2024
£1,782,191
£1,750,597£978,626£544,936£544,93624 / 140
2023
£1,554,238
£1,600,638£659,872£513,342£513,34228 / 125
2022
£1,407,796
£1,530,103£637,562£559,742£559,74220 / 94
2021
£1,617,233
£1,345,525£459,421£682,049£153,21219 / 51

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Selby Trust

What does The Selby Trust do?

Selby Trust's vision is delivered with the ethos of "Many Cultures One Community". We manage community buildings & run community projects that respond to community needs whilst improving the life chances of disadvantaged communities in 5 areas: (a) facilities management, (b) Community development, (c) Community environmental development, (d) Community economic development, (e) Community safety.

How much income did The Selby Trust report in 2025?

The Selby Trust reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £2.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Selby Trust registered as a charity?

The Selby Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1994 as charity number 1042095. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Selby Trust?

The Selby Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Victor Olisa QPM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Selby Trust operate?

The Selby Trust operates across 7 areas, including Barnet, Camden, Enfield and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Selby Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Selby Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042095.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 November 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1042095
Charity Number
1042095

Trustees

Dr Victor Olisa QPM Chair
Anne Stennett Cllr
Lucia Das Neves
ROBERT DANSO
Also governs 1 other charity
Sophie Fitzsimmons
Stella Nwimo

Also Known As

  • The Selby Centre

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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