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The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust

The Trust's priority is to assist charitable organisations within a 25 mile radius of York. Applications should be made in writing and should set out the purpose for which the funds would be used, total amount required and other sources of finance available.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's priority is to assist charitable organisations within a 25 mile radius of York. Applications should be made in writing and should set out the purpose for which the funds would be used, total amount required and other sources of finance available.

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
£737,104
Latest Expenditure
£538,997

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £737,104
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £538,997
Raising Funds £0
Governance £32,418
Grants to Institutions £506,579
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£737,104
£538,997£538,997£23,954,321£23,954,3210 / 0
2024
£480,768
£426,0210 / 0
2023
£437,538
£740,2290 / 0
2022
£389,788
£289,7850 / 0
2021
£307,538
£161,3030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust

What does The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust do?

The Trust's priority is to assist charitable organisations within a 25 mile radius of York. Applications should be made in writing and should set out the purpose for which the funds would be used, total amount required and other sources of finance available.

How much income did The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust reported total income of £737k and reported expenditure of £539k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 1977 as charity number 272788. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust?

The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust operate?

The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

Is The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sylvia And Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272788.

Details

Address
PO Box 730
York
YO1 0HT
Registration Date
14 March 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
272788
Charity Number
272788

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Trustees

David James Dickson
Harry Oliver William Shepherd Dickson
LUCY DICKSON
SARA CAROLINE DICKSON
SOPHIE DICKSON

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