Split Infinitive Trust
Analysis
Split Infinitive Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Scarborough. It was registered in July 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05392995). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Split Infinitive Trust reported income of £28k and spending of £27k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14k to £28k (+104%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 212%. Over the whole period it spent 119% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Split Infinitive Trust sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Poors Estate and Apprenticing Charity (£28k), Rhythms of Life International (£28k) and Social and Economic Action Resource of Churches in Hull and District (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Main area of interest lies with the arts, in general and in education. Students are the Trust's priority area, and performing arts (dance, drama, music) are favoured, although other arts areas will be considered. Applications with a Yorkshire or regional focus are welcomed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Poors Estate and Apprenticing Charity | Warwick | £28k |
| Rhythms of Life International | London | £28k |
| Social and Economic Action Resource of Churches in Hull and District | Hull | £28k |
| Al-Falah Centre | Gwent | £28k |