The Churchill Trust
Analysis
The Churchill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sevenoaks. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, environment/conservation/heritage and armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09124563). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Churchill Trust reported income of £130k and spending of £116k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £24k to £130k (+445%), an average of +53% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 129900%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Churchill Trust sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Devon Beekeepers' Association (£130k), Food and Farming Discovery Trust (£130k) and The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum (£129k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public in the history of armoured warfare and armoured vehicles, including without limitation, Churchill Tanks and other military vehicles, aircraft and naval craft.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Beekeepers' Association | Devon | £130k |
| Food and Farming Discovery Trust | Norwich | £130k |
| The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum | Gloucester | £129k |
| Haddenham Steam Rally | Huntingdon | £131k |