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The Violet Trust

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications.

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Activities & Mission

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£2,530,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,652,463
Latest Expenditure
£2,567,592

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 25.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,500,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £125,912
Other Income £2,526,551

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,563,384
Raising Funds £4,208
Governance £3,300
Grants to Institutions £2,530,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,652,463
£2,567,592£2,563,384£5,121,311£89,0790 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Violet Trust

What does The Violet Trust do?

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications.

How much income did The Violet Trust report in 2025?

The Violet Trust reported total income of £2.65m and reported expenditure of £2.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Violet Trust registered as a charity?

The Violet Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2025 as charity number 1211694. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs The Violet Trust?

The Violet Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Violet Trust operate?

The Violet Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Violet Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Violet Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1211694.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 January 2025
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5253569
Charity Number
1211694

Trustees

James Hodson Brown
Ludlow Trust Company Limited
Roger Wilbraham Bunting

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Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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