The Tern Trust
To promote or carry out research, provide advice, publish or distribute information and/or make grants or loans of money and give to guarantees. To support, administer or set up other charities. To raise funds (but not by means of taxable trading). To borrow money and give security for loans. To acquire or hire property of any kind and let or dispose of property of any kind. To set aside funds...
Activities & Mission
To promote or carry out research, provide advice, publish or distribute information and/or make grants or loans of money and give to guarantees. To support, administer or set up other charities. To raise funds (but not by means of taxable trading). To borrow money and give security for loans. To acquire or hire property of any kind and let or dispose of property of any kind. To set aside funds...
Grants
The Tern Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2021)
- £3,500
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £26,007 | £45,868 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £26,554 | £47,652 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £22,093 | £10,921 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £170,496 | £33,694 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £713,702 | £16,501 | £8,102 | £832,156 | £832,156 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Tern Trust
What does The Tern Trust do?
To promote or carry out research, provide advice, publish or distribute information and/or make grants or loans of money and give to guarantees. To support, administer or set up other charities. To raise funds (but not by means of taxable trading). To borrow money and give security for loans. To acquire or hire property of any kind and let or dispose of property of any kind. To set aside funds...
How much income did The Tern Trust report in 2025?
The Tern Trust reported total income of £26k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Tern Trust registered as a charity?
The Tern Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2019 as charity number 1186646. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Tern Trust?
The Tern Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Tern Trust operate?
The Tern Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Tern Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Tern Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186646.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated