The Matthew Robinson Trust
Analysis
The Matthew Robinson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedale. It was registered in November 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, 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 makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Matthew Robinson Trust reported income of £49k and spending of £32k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £332k to £49k (-85%), an average of -38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Matthew Robinson Trust sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include U O B H Limited (£49k), Agricola Trust (£49k) and Deptford Somali Islamic Centre (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of affordable housing in Burneston, North Yorkshire for those in need. Also the provision of items. services and facilities for places of education that operate or provide services in our area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| U O B H Limited | London | £49k |
| Agricola Trust | Kent | £49k |
| Deptford Somali Islamic Centre | London | £49k |
| Image and Pregnancy Helpline | Manchester | £49k |