Activities & Mission
Grant making to other charitable organisations.
Grants
The True Colours Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,534,328
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and other 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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,397,939 | £1,900,954 | £1,842,782 | £21,197,157 | £0 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £10,577,351 | £1,576,902 | £1,521,891 | £19,787,889 | £0 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,040,117 | £2,458,923 | £2,403,691 | £10,208,785 | £0 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £929,045 | £2,196,153 | £2,137,114 | £10,472,494 | £0 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,884,906 | £3,476,957 | £3,429,132 | £11,591,212 | £0 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The True Colours Trust
What does The True Colours Trust do?
Grant making to other charitable organisations.
How much income did The True Colours Trust report in 2025?
The True Colours Trust reported total income of £3.40m and reported expenditure of £1.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The True Colours Trust registered as a charity?
The True Colours Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2001 as charity number 1089893. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The True Colours Trust?
The True Colours Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The True Colours Trust operate?
The True Colours Trust operates across 14 areas, including Cameroon, Ghana, Lesotho and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The True Colours Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The True Colours Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089893.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 4 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated