Ray McGrath Memorial Trust
Analysis
Ray McGrath Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04404356). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Ray McGrath Memorial Trust reported income of £143k and spending of £97k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 797%. Over the whole period it spent 21% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Ray McGrath Memorial Trust sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whitby Christian Fellowship (£143k), Ready Steady Go (£143k) and Surrey Heath Age Concern CIO (£142k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Advancing education, relieving poverty and being true to how Ray McGrath lived his life. Funds may be distributed to satisfy the above and/or for scholarships/bursaries for UK residents; for research into matters connected to the sea; and to encourage musical endeavour - particularly jazz and classical traditions (e.g. lieder and church music).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whitby Christian Fellowship | North Yorkshire | £143k |
| Ready Steady Go | Caldicot | £143k |
| Surrey Heath Age Concern CIO | Surrey | £142k |
| The Lapworth Charity | Solihull | £143k |