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The Townsend Family Charitable Trust

The charity applies its funds for general charitable purposes. The trustees continue to seek out the charities which they wish to support and do not look for unsolicited applications for grants.

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Activities & Mission

The charity applies its funds for general charitable purposes. The trustees continue to seek out the charities which they wish to support and do not look for unsolicited applications for grants.

Grants

The Townsend Family Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£37,525
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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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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
£20,623
Latest Expenditure
£37,525

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 182.0%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£20,623
£37,5250 / 0
2025
£19,252
£9,6750 / 0
2024
£19,345
£15,5250 / 0
2023
£18,543
£13,2750 / 0
2022
£16,794
£16,0250 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Townsend Family Charitable Trust

What does The Townsend Family Charitable Trust do?

The charity applies its funds for general charitable purposes. The trustees continue to seek out the charities which they wish to support and do not look for unsolicited applications for grants.

How much income did The Townsend Family Charitable Trust report in 2026?

The Townsend Family Charitable Trust reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Townsend Family Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Townsend Family Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 2002 as charity number 1092970. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Townsend Family Charitable Trust?

The Townsend Family Charitable 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 Townsend Family Charitable Trust operate?

The Townsend Family Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Townsend Family Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Townsend Family Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092970.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
16 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3990528
Charity Number
1092970

Trustees

ALICE JANE TOWNSEND
ELEANOR MARY BLAND
JOHN RICHARD TOWNSEND
MARGARET ANN BEHAN
THE 140 TRUSTEE COMPANY LTD

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