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The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

Also known as: The Churchill Fellowship

The Churchill Fellowship, the operating name of the Trust, offers Travelling Fellowships to any British Citizen (over 18 years of age) resident in the UK to go abroad on a worthwhile enterprise of their own choosing. The knowledge, understanding and skills acquired, enriches their own lives and by their example and through the dissemination of knowledge, the UK as a whole.

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Activities & Mission

The Churchill Fellowship, the operating name of the Trust, offers Travelling Fellowships to any British Citizen (over 18 years of age) resident in the UK to go abroad on a worthwhile enterprise of their own choosing. The knowledge, understanding and skills acquired, enriches their own lives and by their example and through the dissemination of knowledge, the UK as a whole.

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
£6,507,546
Latest Expenditure
£3,729,929

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,570,971
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £933,698
Other Income £2,877

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,156,547
Raising Funds £573,382
Governance £72,584
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£6,507,546
£3,729,929£3,156,547£53,629,109£3,795,27625 / 0
2024
£2,806,931
£3,298,961£2,886,342£46,538,597£3,354,61723 / 0
2023
£1,308,271
£3,044,451£2,650,357£42,986,916£1,064,47415 / 0
2022
£592,388
£2,459,850£2,094,931£44,613,969£935,30016 / 0
2021
£576,642
£2,260,333£1,926,050£48,836,815£935,00013 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

What does The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust do?

The Churchill Fellowship, the operating name of the Trust, offers Travelling Fellowships to any British Citizen (over 18 years of age) resident in the UK to go abroad on a worthwhile enterprise of their own choosing. The knowledge, understanding and skills acquired, enriches their own lives and by their example and through the dissemination of knowledge, the UK as a whole.

How much income did The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust report in 2025?

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust reported total income of £6.51m and reported expenditure of £3.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust registered as a charity?

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 1965 as charity number 313952. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust?

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Damazer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust operate?

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

Is The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313952.

Details

Address
Studio 4 Unit G01
The Leather Market
10-13 Weston Street
London
SE1 3ER
Registration Date
8 February 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313952
Charity Number
313952

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Trustees

Mark Damazer Chair
Bharatti Crack
Catherine Smith
DAVID TAYLOR-SMITH
James Piran Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Lucy Parker
Maria Harrison
Also governs 1 other charity
Marina Brounger
SIMON BEVAN
Also governs 1 other charity
SUSAN MARY WOOD
Also governs 3 other charities

Also Known As

  • The Churchill Fellowship

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30 July 2026
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