The Popocatepetl Trust
Analysis
The Popocatepetl Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Farnham. It was registered in January 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07111393). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Popocatepetl Trust reported income of £71k and spending of £55k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £5,636 to £71k (+1156%), an average of +88% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 624%. Over the whole period it spent 279% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Popocatepetl Trust sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Matthew's PTA (£71k), Sowing Seeds Family Hub (£71k) and Twyn Out of School Club (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
THE POPOCATEPETL TRUST MAKES DONATIONS TO UK REGISTERED CHARITIES WITH A VIEW TO SUPPORTING IN TURN EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS ESTABLISHED OR SUPPORTED BY THOSE UK CHARITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WORLDWIDE, BUT PREDOMINANTLY IN SERIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's PTA | Cambridge | £71k |
| Sowing Seeds Family Hub | Potters Bar | £71k |
| Twyn Out of School Club | Caerphilly | £70k |
| Netley Marsh Steam Engine Rally Charitable Trust Fund | Hampshire | £71k |