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

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,095,407

Latest Expenditure

£1,455,803

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 132.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,095,407

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,455,803

Raising Funds £0

Governance £25,532

Grants to Institutions £1,349,724

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.

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	£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
2021	£1,196,795	£1,252,445	£1,252,445	£50,976,462	£98,735	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 2025?

The Steel Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr MARY NATALIE PATRICIA BRIGGS. 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.