The Una Trust

Also known as: John Bright, The United Nations Association Trust, Una Trust Appeals

The UNA Trust works closely with UNA-UK (charity registrations number 1146016) whose objectives are identical to the UNA Trust. UNA Trust makes grants in accordance with its objectives to support the efforts of the United Nations to relieve world poverty, hunger or distress, and to promote the study of international problems and institutions.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Una Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2021): £2,000
Who it helps: children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity 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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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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,738

Latest Expenditure

£50,478

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income under £10K (sample: 50). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income under £10K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 37.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income under £10K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £905,604

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,723

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,380

Grants to Institutions £2,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£46,623	£267,256				0 / 0
2023	£262,928	£902,069				0 / 0
2021	£905,604	£3,723	£3,723	£909,019	£0	0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Una Trust

What does The Una Trust do?

How much income did The Una Trust report in 2024?

The Una Trust reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £267k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Una Trust?

The Una Trust has a program ratio of 0.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income under £10K (sample of 50 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Una Trust registered as a charity?

The Una Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1968 as charity number 256236. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Una Trust?

The Una Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Baroness Joyce Anne Anelay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Una Trust operate?

The Una Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Una Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Una Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256236.