The Elton Trust
Analysis
The Elton Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in May 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Elton Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £3,695, leaving 67% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £11k to £11k (+5.6%), an average of +1.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 46% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Elton Trust sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Faithful Ministries (£11k), Primary Inspiration Through Enterprise(Pie) Project Trust Limited (£11k) and Care Across Communities (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of housing in Elton, Peterborough, at a reduced rate of rent to the following categories of people: (a) People born of families living in Elton, Peterborough; (b) People born of families who previously lived in Elton, Peterborough; (c) People who have lived in Elton, Peterborough, for at least five years.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Faithful Ministries | Ilford | £11k |
| Primary Inspiration Through Enterprise(Pie) Project Trust Limited | Newcastle upon Tyne | £11k |
| Care Across Communities | Surrey | £11k |
| The Rehoboth Trust | Hounslow | £11k |