Grand Union Development Trust
Analysis
Grand Union Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 1 Quay Walk. It was registered in December 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12119973). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Grand Union Development Trust reported income of £23k and spending of £18k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from July 2024 to July 2025, income grew from £3,699 to £23k (+519%), an average of +519% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 519%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Grand Union Development 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 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bromsgrove and District Young Farmers Club (£23k), 4th Barnehurst (St Martin's) Scout Group (£23k) and APC | Association des Parents du CFBL (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Grand Union Development Trust (GUDT) is a charitable social enterprise based in the London Borough of Brent. We deliver and help other organisations to deliver community services which are value for money and create lasting benefits for the residents of Alperton.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove and District Young Farmers Club | Worcester | £23k |
| 4th Barnehurst (St Martin's) Scout Group | Dartford | £23k |
| APC | Association des Parents du CFBL | London | £23k |
| Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets | Staffordshire | £23k |