The Steel Charitable Trust
Grants are made to a wide range of Charitable bodies and for other charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit
Activities & Mission
Grants are made to a wide range of Charitable bodies and for other charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit
Grants
The Steel Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £1,442,201
- 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £937,249 | £1,561,207 | £1,561,207 | £56,937,856 | £56,937,856 | 1 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,095,407 | £1,455,803 | £1,455,803 | £56,333,384 | £56,333,384 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,139,682 | £1,193,541 | £1,191,995 | £50,607,705 | £50,607,705 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,284,657 | £1,592,718 | £1,589,889 | £48,159,316 | £48,159,316 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £24,854,643 | £1,274,321 | £1,274,321 | £51,857,430 | £51,857,430 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Steel Charitable Trust
What does The Steel Charitable Trust do?
Grants are made to a wide range of Charitable bodies and for other charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit
How much income did The Steel Charitable Trust report in 2026?
The Steel Charitable Trust reported total income of £937k and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Steel Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Steel Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1976 as charity number 272384. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs The Steel Charitable Trust?
The Steel Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Day. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Steel Charitable Trust operate?
The Steel Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Steel Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Steel Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272384.
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Hart House Business Centre
Kimpton Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 0LA
Registry Information
Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated