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The Verina Black Charitable Trust

The Trustees are keen to support a wide range of areas that would have been of interest to the late Mrs Verina Black. In particular to support volunteer led projects that enhance rural life and promote local skills. The Trustees are keen to act on a matched funding basis wherever possible, but will consider stand alone funding where there is significant benefit for the community.

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees are keen to support a wide range of areas that would have been of interest to the late Mrs Verina Black. In particular to support volunteer led projects that enhance rural life and promote local skills. The Trustees are keen to act on a matched funding basis wherever possible, but will consider stand alone funding where there is significant benefit for the community.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£44,709
Latest Expenditure
£48,502

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 30.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,520,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,455
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,500
Raising Funds £16,180
Governance £2,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £10,640

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
£44,709
£48,5020 / 0
2024
£66,193
£38,2340 / 0
2023
£192,544
£47,3380 / 0
2022
£61,265
£59,1990 / 0
2021
£1,530,455
£38,320£11,500£1,757,269£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Verina Black Charitable Trust

What does The Verina Black Charitable Trust do?

The Trustees are keen to support a wide range of areas that would have been of interest to the late Mrs Verina Black. In particular to support volunteer led projects that enhance rural life and promote local skills. The Trustees are keen to act on a matched funding basis wherever possible, but will consider stand alone funding where there is significant benefit for the community.

How much income did The Verina Black Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Verina Black Charitable Trust reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Verina Black Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Verina Black Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2019 as charity number 1185682. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Verina Black Charitable Trust?

The Verina Black Charitable 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 Verina Black Charitable Trust operate?

The Verina Black Charitable Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Verina Black Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Verina Black Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185682.

Details

Address
MORNINGTON HOUSE
SPELTHAM HILL
HAMBLEDON
WATERLOOVILLE
PO7 4RU
Registration Date
8 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5142622
Charity Number
1185682

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Trustees

Juliet Dettmer
Simon John Dettmer

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