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The Seneca Trust

To relieve poverty & enrich the lives of people in need by promoting health, welfare & the advancement of education. To carry on for the benefit of the community the pursuit of providing housing & any associated amenities for persons in necessitous circumstances. These will be achieved through direct assistance and/or by providing grants to charities or other organizations and/or individuals.

Activities & Mission

To relieve poverty & enrich the lives of people in need by promoting health, welfare & the advancement of education. To carry on for the benefit of the community the pursuit of providing housing & any associated amenities for persons in necessitous circumstances. These will be achieved through direct assistance and/or by providing grants to charities or other organizations and/or individuals.

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

Latest Income
£4,516,402
Latest Expenditure
£1,566,582

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 33.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,421,674
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £94,728

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,497,540
Raising Funds £69,042
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £1,469,548
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,516,402
£1,566,582£1,497,540£8,978,914£8,978,9140 / 0
2024
£3,436,368
£2,651,985£2,610,064£5,733,986£5,729,9860 / 0
2023
£3,246,573
£2,759,917£2,656,970£4,562,117£4,562,1170 / 0
2022
£2,761,622
£944,726£921,145£4,137,231£4,137,2310 / 0
2021
£1,014,182
£674,570£662,275£2,161,460£2,161,4600 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Seneca Trust

What does The Seneca Trust do?

To relieve poverty & enrich the lives of people in need by promoting health, welfare & the advancement of education. To carry on for the benefit of the community the pursuit of providing housing & any associated amenities for persons in necessitous circumstances. These will be achieved through direct assistance and/or by providing grants to charities or other organizations and/or individuals.

How much income did The Seneca Trust report in 2025?

The Seneca Trust reported total income of £4.52m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Seneca Trust registered as a charity?

The Seneca Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2010 as charity number 1137147. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Seneca Trust?

The Seneca Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kevin Gundle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Seneca Trust operate?

The Seneca Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Seneca Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Seneca Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137147.

Details

Address
2nd Floor
80 Charlotte Street
LONDON
W1T 4QS
Registration Date
28 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4050067
Charity Number
1137147

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Trustees

Kevin Gundle Chair
ADAM DAVID SWEIDAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Barrie Edwards
Deborah Ruth Gundle
NATALIE WADE

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