The Earl of Southampton Trust
Analysis
The Earl of Southampton Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in August 2021, 5 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Earl of Southampton Trust reported income of £204k and spending of £131k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 137%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Earl of Southampton Trust sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Purley & Kenley Churches Together Food Hub (£204k), Worthing Islamic Social and Welfare Society (£204k) and West Chadsmoor Family Centre Ltd (£204k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The relief of financial hardship and the relief of poverty of people in the beneficial class by: the provision of almshouse accommodation and ancillary equipment, services and financial relief; making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities that will relieve financial hardship. The relief of the charitable needs of elderly people in The Ancient Parish of Titchfield
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Purley & Kenley Churches Together Food Hub | Surrey | £204k |
| Worthing Islamic Social and Welfare Society | Worthing | £204k |
| West Chadsmoor Family Centre Ltd | Cannock | £204k |
| Young Ladies Club | London | £204k |