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The Spring Trust

The principal objective is to make payments to charities from the capital and income at the trustees' discretion.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objective is to make payments to charities from the capital and income at the trustees' discretion.

Grants

The Spring Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£23,424
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£30,470
Latest Expenditure
£23,424

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 76.9%
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 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
£30,470
£23,4240 / 0
2024
£56,655
£31,5330 / 0
2023
£20,000
£41,6180 / 0
2022
£81,532
£94,0720 / 0
2021
£50,707
£76,3370 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Spring Trust

What does The Spring Trust do?

The principal objective is to make payments to charities from the capital and income at the trustees' discretion.

How much income did The Spring Trust report in 2025?

The Spring Trust reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Spring Trust registered as a charity?

The Spring Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1983 as charity number 286975. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Spring Trust?

The Spring Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Spring Trust operate?

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

Is The Spring Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Spring Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286975.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 June 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286975
Charity Number
286975

Trustees

JULIA SARAH CHAIN
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor BENJAMIN CHAIN

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