The Fisher Charitable Trust
Analysis
The Fisher Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Fisher Charitable Trust reported income of £33k and spending of £60k, spending 182% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6,014 to £33k (+445%), an average of +53% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 5219%. Over the whole period it spent 40% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Fisher Charitable Trust sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Balsdon Trust (£33k), Manacare Foundation (£33k) and Sandhurst Counselling Service (£33k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Trust supports causes both in the UK and abroad, specifically, but not limited to Dorset, where the founding family are based. The trustees wish the Trust to support disadvantaged children and young people and those individuals undergoing cancer treatment, encourage animal welfare, and promote community and social inclusion. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Balsdon Trust | Holsworthy | £33k |
| Manacare Foundation | Ashton-Under-Lyne | £33k |
| Sandhurst Counselling Service | Berkshire | £33k |
| The Hypermobility Syndromes Association | London | £33k |