The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust
Makes grants to other registered charities, either national charities or local charities in South Wales, Suffolk, Norfolk or Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. No grants to individuals
Activities & Mission
Makes grants to other registered charities, either national charities or local charities in South Wales, Suffolk, Norfolk or Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. No grants to 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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% 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
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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 | £2,647,828 | £2,933,780 | £2,627,282 | £98,608,082 | £2,370,331 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £74,505,325 | £1,328,776 | £1,122,052 | £102,101,491 | £2,349,785 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £947,676 | £1,082,882 | £1,082,882 | £23,400,487 | £955,643 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,066,995 | £813,348 | £741,894 | £25,306,337 | £1,021,150 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,618,558 | £848,495 | £848,495 | £23,231,429 | £696,049 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust
What does The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust do?
Makes grants to other registered charities, either national charities or local charities in South Wales, Suffolk, Norfolk or Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. No grants to individuals
How much income did The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.65m and reported expenditure of £2.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust?
The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 99.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 1975 as charity number 269501. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust?
The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust operate?
The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269501.
Details
PO Box 609
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL7 9QQ
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