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The Tolkien Trust

THE OBJECT OF THE TOLKIEN TRUST IS TO BENEFIT SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIMETO TIME THINK FIT.

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Activities & Mission

THE OBJECT OF THE TOLKIEN TRUST IS TO BENEFIT SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIMETO TIME THINK FIT.

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
£6,458,153
Latest Expenditure
£6,607,811

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £691,463
Other Income £5,766,690

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,305,610
Raising Funds £302,201
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,458,153
£6,607,811£6,305,610£38,963,098£00 / 0
2023
£9,693,486
£5,811,325£5,515,733£37,388,289£37,388,2890 / 0
2022
£5,884,994
£6,231,690£5,918,573£31,652,887£31,652,8870 / 0
2021
£4,178,063
£6,062,553£5,751,208£36,291,530£00 / 0
2020
£5,972,400
£4,046,125£3,800,267£36,091,705£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Tolkien Trust

What does The Tolkien Trust do?

THE OBJECT OF THE TOLKIEN TRUST IS TO BENEFIT SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTION OR INSTITUTIONS OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIMETO TIME THINK FIT.

How much income did The Tolkien Trust report in 2024?

The Tolkien Trust reported total income of £6.46m and reported expenditure of £6.61m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Tolkien Trust registered as a charity?

The Tolkien Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 2013 as charity number 1150801. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Tolkien Trust?

The Tolkien 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 Tolkien Trust operate?

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

Is The Tolkien Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Tolkien Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150801.

Details

Address
Prama House
267 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7HT
Registration Date
13 February 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034732
Charity Number
1150801

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Trustees

Amanda Mary Reuel Doyle
BAILLIE JEAN TOLKIEN
Rachel Clare Reuel Tolkien
Royd Allan Reuel Tolkien
Simon Mario Reuel Tolkien

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30 July 2026
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