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The Sonning Trust

The charity is mainly involved with giving donations to other UK organisations who give donations to individuals and organisations operating overseas including Eastern Europe, Africa and India for the relief of poverty and the advancement of Christianity. This includes helping with such things as housing, heating and feeding schemes and medical bills including special diets.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is mainly involved with giving donations to other UK organisations who give donations to individuals and organisations operating overseas including Eastern Europe, Africa and India for the relief of poverty and the advancement of Christianity. This includes helping with such things as housing, heating and feeding schemes and medical bills including special diets.

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 Information

Latest Income
£14,556
Latest Expenditure
£17,654

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 121.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 121.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£14,556
£17,6540 / 0
2023
£14,500
£15,5250 / 0
2021
£14,991
£15,1500 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sonning Trust

What does The Sonning Trust do?

The charity is mainly involved with giving donations to other UK organisations who give donations to individuals and organisations operating overseas including Eastern Europe, Africa and India for the relief of poverty and the advancement of Christianity. This includes helping with such things as housing, heating and feeding schemes and medical bills including special diets.

How much income did The Sonning Trust report in 2024?

The Sonning Trust reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sonning Trust registered as a charity?

The Sonning Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1971 as charity number 263138. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Sonning Trust?

The Sonning Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOYCE PAMELA COUSINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sonning Trust operate?

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

Is The Sonning Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sonning Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263138.

Details

Address
34 Melville Close
SOUTHAMPTON
SO16 8DE
Registration Date
5 November 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
263138
Charity Number
263138

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Trustees

JOYCE PAMELA COUSINS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Duncan John Southgate
Simon Roderick Perfitt

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30 July 2026
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