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The Tablet Trust

The Trust's principal activity is effected through the Tablet Publishing Company. It publishes 'The Tablet' - a weekly journal of record and opinion dealing with morals, ethics, theology, religion, and politics, and 'The Pastoral Review' - a bi-monthly journal of pastoral theology and practice. An annual lecture provides an opportunity for readers to meet the Editor and staff of 'The Tablet.'

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's principal activity is effected through the Tablet Publishing Company. It publishes 'The Tablet' - a weekly journal of record and opinion dealing with morals, ethics, theology, religion, and politics, and 'The Pastoral Review' - a bi-monthly journal of pastoral theology and practice. An annual lecture provides an opportunity for readers to meet the Editor and staff of 'The Tablet.'

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
£1,921,783
Latest Expenditure
£2,026,326

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £172,443
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,743,349
Investments £5,660
Other Income £331

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,005,390
Raising Funds £20,936
Governance £28,475
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,921,783
£2,026,326£2,005,390£824,756£619,67626 / 0
2024
£2,054,212
£2,130,141£2,113,221£905,703£027 / 0
2023
£2,080,613
£2,128,841£38,258£979,122£029 / 0
2022
£2,129,667
£2,135,119£2,126,092£1,040,663£1,040,66319 / 0
2021
£2,084,245
£2,187,687£2,177,160£1,033,431£1,033,43119 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Tablet Trust

What does The Tablet Trust do?

The Trust's principal activity is effected through the Tablet Publishing Company. It publishes 'The Tablet' - a weekly journal of record and opinion dealing with morals, ethics, theology, religion, and politics, and 'The Pastoral Review' - a bi-monthly journal of pastoral theology and practice. An annual lecture provides an opportunity for readers to meet the Editor and staff of 'The Tablet.'

How much income did The Tablet Trust report in 2025?

The Tablet Trust reported total income of £1.92m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Tablet Trust?

The Tablet Trust has a program ratio of 104.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Tablet Trust registered as a charity?

The Tablet Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 2017 as charity number 1173924. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Tablet Trust?

The Tablet Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Tablet Trust operate?

The Tablet Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Tablet Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Tablet Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173924.

Details

Address
THE TABLET TRUST
UNIT 1 KING STREET CLOISTERS
CLIFTON WALK
LONDON
W6 0GY
Registration Date
24 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5103172
Charity Number
1173924

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Trustees

EDWARD JOHN IVO STOURTON
Julie Anne Etchingham
Katherine Jeffrey
Luke Hughes
MICHAEL ANTHONY CRAVEN
PAUL VALLELY

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