OLD COLSTONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

About OLD COLSTONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST

OLD COLSTONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1022142). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), OLD COLSTONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST reported a total income of £56,298 and total expenditure of £92,388, a spending ratio of 164% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, OLD COLSTONIAN CHARITABLE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and have determined that, for the time being, the principal beneficiaries of the charity will be Collegiate School and any members of the public who wish their children to benefit from an independent education at Collegiate School but are unable to afford the cost of independent education. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 164.1% of income spent on charitable work