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The Sir James Knott Trust

Also known as: Sir James Knott Trust

The primary objective of the Sir James Knott Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England

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Activities & Mission

The primary objective of the Sir James Knott Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England

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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,758,812
Latest Expenditure
£3,714,913

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,402,298
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,356,514
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,394,022
Raising Funds £320,891
Governance £12,812
Grants to Institutions £3,187,345
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
£3,758,812
£3,714,913£3,394,022£73,413,042£02 / 0
2024
£3,123,082
£3,350,827£3,058,504£72,454,465£787,8472 / 0
2023
£2,720,962
£2,439,681£2,153,664£67,851,009£67,851,0092 / 0
2022
£2,944,308
£2,852,085£2,499,993£68,968,648£59,205,4992 / 0
2021
£1,958,235
£2,159,111£1,973,248£63,066,310£54,126,7382 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Sir James Knott Trust

What does The Sir James Knott Trust do?

The primary objective of the Sir James Knott Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England

How much income did The Sir James Knott Trust report in 2025?

The Sir James Knott Trust reported total income of £3.76m and reported expenditure of £3.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sir James Knott Trust registered as a charity?

The Sir James Knott Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1990 as charity number 1001363. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Sir James Knott Trust?

The Sir James Knott Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sir James Knott Trust operate?

The Sir James Knott Trust operates across 8 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Sir James Knott Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sir James Knott Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001363.

Details

Address
Connected Voice Office
One Strawberry Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE1 4BX
Registration Date
21 December 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001363
Charity Number
1001363

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Trustees

George Christian Festing
JOHN CRESSWELL
Rev FIONA JEAN SAMPLE
Sir Walter John Buchanan Riddell

Also Known As

  • Sir James Knott Trust

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