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The Talk About Trust

Also known as: Aet, The Alcohol Education Trust

The Talk About Trust supports young people, parents, carers, teachers & youth professionals to ensure that young people of all abilities learn to stay safe around alcohol & other substances. Developing and delivering universal & targeted life skill and evidenced programmes that build knowledge & resilience & so improve life chances & reduce underage drinking, substance use & related harms.

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Activities & Mission

The Talk About Trust supports young people, parents, carers, teachers & youth professionals to ensure that young people of all abilities learn to stay safe around alcohol & other substances. Developing and delivering universal & targeted life skill and evidenced programmes that build knowledge & resilience & so improve life chances & reduce underage drinking, substance use & related harms.

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
£364,893
Latest Expenditure
£314,882

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£364,893
£314,8820 / 20
2024
£342,032
£286,4120 / 10
2023
£342,998
£276,4530 / 15
2022
£323,201
£226,2860 / 10
2021
£264,185
£174,5910 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Talk About Trust

What does The Talk About Trust do?

The Talk About Trust supports young people, parents, carers, teachers & youth professionals to ensure that young people of all abilities learn to stay safe around alcohol & other substances. Developing and delivering universal & targeted life skill and evidenced programmes that build knowledge & resilience & so improve life chances & reduce underage drinking, substance use & related harms.

How much income did The Talk About Trust report in 2025?

The Talk About Trust reported total income of £365k and reported expenditure of £315k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Talk About Trust registered as a charity?

The Talk About Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 2019 as charity number 1186202. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Talk About Trust?

The Talk About Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is VICTORIA MCDONAUGH MAHonsPGCE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Talk About Trust operate?

The Talk About Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Talk About Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Talk About Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186202.

Details

Address
Pavilion In The Park
St. John Way
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 2FG
Registration Date
6 November 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5148141
Charity Number
1186202

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Trustees

VICTORIA MCDONAUGH MAHonsPGCE Chair
Alison Sarah Winsborough BMus PGCE
Andrew Morse BSc Hons
Dr Lara Jayne Wear MRCGP
Jacqueline Mary Sonner BAHonsPGCE
KEITH GRAEME NEWTON ACA
Also governs 1 other charity
Patrick Myers MSc MA BSc
PETER DAVID GORDON COX
Richard Mangnall JP FCILA
Sophie Elizabeth Whitcombe PGCECANTAB
STEPHEN FOSTER

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Aet
  • The Alcohol Education Trust

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