The Swallow Trust
The Trustees have focused very much on the preservation of capital and creating maximum value within the Trust, whilst making donations to organisations in line within the original Trust aims.
Activities & Mission
The Trustees have focused very much on the preservation of capital and creating maximum value within the Trust, whilst making donations to organisations in line within the original Trust aims.
Grants
The Swallow Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £227,558
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and elderly people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment
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
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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 | £435,769 | £227,558 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £184,164 | £199,124 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £177,154 | £220,456 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £179,654 | £215,478 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £145,567 | £188,591 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Swallow Trust
What does The Swallow Trust do?
The Trustees have focused very much on the preservation of capital and creating maximum value within the Trust, whilst making donations to organisations in line within the original Trust aims.
How much income did The Swallow Trust report in 2025?
The Swallow Trust reported total income of £436k and reported expenditure of £228k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Swallow Trust registered as a charity?
The Swallow Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2007 as charity number 1118122. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Swallow Trust?
The Swallow Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY DAVID SWALLOW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Swallow Trust operate?
The Swallow Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Swallow Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Swallow Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118122.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated