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The Sillitoe Charitable Trust

To advance the education of the public in general (and Geology students in particular) in the science ofEconomic Geology by providing suitable funding for education, research, publications, student supportand other suitable programs.

Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in general (and Geology students in particular) in the science ofEconomic Geology by providing suitable funding for education, research, publications, student supportand other suitable programs.

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
£3,332,281
Latest Expenditure
£33,440

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 32.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,594,723
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £32,965
Other Income £7,406

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,950
Raising Funds £22,490
Governance £10,950
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 2024.

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
2024
£3,332,281
£33,440£10,950£5,248,467£00 / 0
2023
£31,837
£20,6820 / 0
2022
£22,101
£13,3380 / 0
2021
£14,690
£14,2960 / 0
2020
£12,186
£11,4300 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sillitoe Charitable Trust

What does The Sillitoe Charitable Trust do?

To advance the education of the public in general (and Geology students in particular) in the science ofEconomic Geology by providing suitable funding for education, research, publications, student supportand other suitable programs.

How much income did The Sillitoe Charitable Trust report in 2024?

The Sillitoe Charitable Trust reported total income of £3.33m and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sillitoe Charitable Trust?

The Sillitoe Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 0.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sillitoe Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Sillitoe Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2018 as charity number 1178713. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Sillitoe Charitable Trust?

The Sillitoe Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr RICHARD HENRY SILLITOE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sillitoe Charitable Trust operate?

The Sillitoe Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sillitoe Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sillitoe Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178713.

Details

Address
RATHBONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
PORT OF LIVERPOOL BUILDING
PIER HEAD
LIVERPOOL
L3 1NW
Registration Date
8 June 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5120090
Charity Number
1178713

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Trustees

Dr RICHARD HENRY SILLITOE Chair
JEANNIE MARY BILLINGTON
Rathbones Trust Company Limited

Sectors & Classifications

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