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The Underwood Trust

The aims of the Charitable Trust are to fund a wide range of activities that will positively impact individuals and the environment. We award a number of grants per annum to organisations that both share these aspirations and have the ability to deliver on their programmes.

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Activities & Mission

The aims of the Charitable Trust are to fund a wide range of activities that will positively impact individuals and the environment. We award a number of grants per annum to organisations that both share these aspirations and have the ability to deliver on their programmes.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,396,274
Latest Expenditure
£773,854

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,396,274
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £773,257
Raising Funds £597
Governance £15,748
Grants to Institutions £747,500
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,396,274
£773,854£773,257£35,373,656£35,373,6560 / 0
2024
£1,400,900
£1,728,220£1,727,617£34,420,129£34,420,1290 / 0
2023
£1,635,235
£1,565,383£1,564,783£33,753,384£33,753,3842 / 0
2022
£17,662,733
£1,357,623£1,357,022£35,337,626£35,337,6262 / 0
2021
£963,049
£677,872£677,274£17,748,578£02 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Underwood Trust

What does The Underwood Trust do?

The aims of the Charitable Trust are to fund a wide range of activities that will positively impact individuals and the environment. We award a number of grants per annum to organisations that both share these aspirations and have the ability to deliver on their programmes.

How much income did The Underwood Trust report in 2025?

The Underwood Trust reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £774k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Underwood Trust registered as a charity?

The Underwood Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 1973 as charity number 266164. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The Underwood Trust?

The Underwood Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Underwood Trust operate?

The Underwood Trust operates across 6 areas, including Antarctica, Haiti, India and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Underwood Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Underwood Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266164.

Details

Address
20 YORK STREET
LONDON
W1U 6PU
Registration Date
31 August 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266164
Charity Number
266164

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Trustees

BRIONY JANE WILSON
RICHARD BENNISON

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14 May 2026
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