The Symbol Trust
-supporting small scale specialist education services for young people with special needs for whom no mainstream options are available - developing a web based national educational resource for students with special needs, their teachers and families - funding specialist after-school education for children whose parents have special needs in order to help them keep up with their peers
Activities & Mission
-supporting small scale specialist education services for young people with special needs for whom no mainstream options are available - developing a web based national educational resource for students with special needs, their teachers and families - funding specialist after-school education for children whose parents have special needs in order to help them keep up with their peers
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £732,498 | £759,805 | £719,393 | £19,767 | £16,316 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £628,236 | £775,174 | £709,609 | £47,075 | £42,075 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £664,229 | £629,218 | £629,218 | £194,013 | £159,246 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £547,104 | £510,367 | £469,849 | £159,002 | £108,942 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £545,069 | £517,343 | £498,165 | £122,265 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Symbol Trust
What does The Symbol Trust do?
-supporting small scale specialist education services for young people with special needs for whom no mainstream options are available - developing a web based national educational resource for students with special needs, their teachers and families - funding specialist after-school education for children whose parents have special needs in order to help them keep up with their peers
How much income did The Symbol Trust report in 2024?
The Symbol Trust reported total income of £732k and reported expenditure of £760k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Symbol Trust?
The Symbol Trust has a program ratio of 98.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Symbol Trust registered as a charity?
The Symbol Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2003 as charity number 1097042. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Symbol Trust?
The Symbol 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 Symbol Trust operate?
The Symbol Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Symbol Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Symbol Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097042.
Details
PO Box 1453
MAIDSTONE
ME14 9DJ
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- 14 May 2026
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