The P27 Trust
Analysis
The P27 Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 11804938). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The P27 Trust reported income of £963k and spending of £1.9m, spending 196% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £410k to £963k (+135%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 559%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, The P27 Trust sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hastings Voluntary Action (£963k), Carlisle and Eden Districts Citizens Advice Bureau (£967k) and Brighton & Hove Community Works (£962k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £1.9m. Reserves of £611k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
Grant making body supporting primarily Christian organisations in their work, to further the Christian gospel and/or to offer compassionate relief to people & communities in charitable need including those requiring physical, mental & spiritual support both in the UK & abroad.Enquiries about the application process should be submitted by email.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Voluntary Action | Hastings | £963k |
| Carlisle and Eden Districts Citizens Advice Bureau | Cumbria | £967k |
| Brighton & Hove Community Works | Brighton | £962k |
| Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited | East Sussex | £971k |