Trust For London
Also known as: City Parochial Foundation
We are a charitable organisation that exists to reduce poverty and inequality in London. We do this by funding the voluntary and community sector and others, as well as by using our own expertise and knowledge to support work that tackles poverty and its root causes.
Activities & Mission
We are a charitable organisation that exists to reduce poverty and inequality in London. We do this by funding the voluntary and community sector and others, as well as by using our own expertise and knowledge to support work that tackles poverty and its root causes.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £9,978,639 | £19,881,100 | £18,230,136 | £299,595,207 | £0 | 27 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,374,735 | £22,982,836 | £21,320,100 | £300,721,564 | £0 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £13,382,000 | £30,133,000 | £27,882,000 | £317,718,000 | £0 | 29 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,414,468 | £40,438,883 | £38,648,410 | £363,191,142 | £0 | 25 / 0 |
| 2020 | £10,283,404 | £25,400,891 | £24,221,435 | £368,468,272 | £0 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Trust For London
What does Trust For London do?
We are a charitable organisation that exists to reduce poverty and inequality in London. We do this by funding the voluntary and community sector and others, as well as by using our own expertise and knowledge to support work that tackles poverty and its root causes.
How much income did Trust For London report in 2024?
Trust For London reported total income of £9.98m and reported expenditure of £19.88m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Trust For London?
Trust For London has a program ratio of 182.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Trust For London registered as a charity?
Trust For London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 1962 as charity number 205629. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Trust For London?
Trust For London is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Trust For London operate?
Trust For London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Trust For London a registered charity?
Yes — Trust For London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205629.
Details
4 Chiswell Street
LONDON
EC1Y 4UP
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Also Known As
- City Parochial Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated