University Of Sunderland Development Trust
The Trust seeks to underpin the University's commitment to remaining a high quality civic university, in a city & region that is reinventing itself, by offering life-changing opportunities & transformation.Over the next 3 years the Trust will continue to seek funds from a range of sources but establish three giving programmes focusing on major gifts, legacies & its alumni giving programme.
Activities & Mission
The Trust seeks to underpin the University's commitment to remaining a high quality civic university, in a city & region that is reinventing itself, by offering life-changing opportunities & transformation.Over the next 3 years the Trust will continue to seek funds from a range of sources but establish three giving programmes focusing on major gifts, legacies & its alumni giving programme.
Grants
University Of Sunderland Development Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2023)
- £112,715
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other 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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Financial Information
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £490,708 | £570,729 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £428,757 | £557,974 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,880,718 | £328,616 | £322,354 | £6,363,326 | £471,027 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £179,295 | £494,110 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £529,309 | £144,926 | £137,165 | £3,202,793 | £478,959 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Of Sunderland Development Trust
What does University Of Sunderland Development Trust do?
The Trust seeks to underpin the University's commitment to remaining a high quality civic university, in a city & region that is reinventing itself, by offering life-changing opportunities & transformation.Over the next 3 years the Trust will continue to seek funds from a range of sources but establish three giving programmes focusing on major gifts, legacies & its alumni giving programme.
How much income did University Of Sunderland Development Trust report in 2025?
University Of Sunderland Development Trust reported total income of £491k and reported expenditure of £571k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was University Of Sunderland Development Trust registered as a charity?
University Of Sunderland Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1994 as charity number 1041658. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs University Of Sunderland Development Trust?
University Of Sunderland Development Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does University Of Sunderland Development Trust operate?
University Of Sunderland Development Trust operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is University Of Sunderland Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — University Of Sunderland Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041658.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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