Daniel Phelan Trust
Analysis
Daniel Phelan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Daniel Phelan Trust reported income of £14k and spending of £5,845, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,255 to £14k (+167%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 113%. Over the whole period it spent 28% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Daniel Phelan Trust sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Salaam Sisters (£14k), Voluntary and Community Action Trafford Ltd (£14k) and Quenington Village Hall (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Daniel Phelan Trust was set up in memory of Daniel Phelan. Specifically to promote good journalistic practice and to create educational pathways to encourage young people in South London to consider a career in journalism.We are currently engaged in promoting a writing competition for local schools and also designing an internship programme.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Salaam Sisters | London | £14k |
| Voluntary and Community Action Trafford Ltd | Greater Manchester | £14k |
| Quenington Village Hall | Cirencester | £14k |
| Haven Distribution | London | £14k |